Mindfulness for wellbeing- will you say yes to the call to wellbeing?
The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure. –Joseph Campbell
All of us are called in some manner to the adventure of caring for our own well-being. The call may come as a nagging feeling of dissatisfaction with our lives, anxiety, depression, physical or emotional symptoms of stress, physical imbalance, illness, a close call, or a loss. Those of us who refuse the call are at risk for continuing to repeat the same self-destructive patterns that coincide with running away from the inherent risk and pain of being alive.
When we refuse the call, the call either becomes louder (the symptoms increase) or we settle for an unfulfilled life. Those of us who accept the call as an inspiring opportunity are propelled forward exponentially by the energy that accompanies “Yes” and choose to commit fully to a life of well-being.
We accept responsibility for our own self-care, and we do our best to treat ourselves and others with kindness and compassion. We choose to embrace the risk, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty involved with answering a call, and we reap the rewards of being mindfully present to our lives as we embrace well-being and living our purpose and potential. How can you embrace the call to wellbeing as an inspiring opportunity? What step can you take today to say, “Yes” to the call to your own well-being and to living your purpose and potential?
If you would like to learn more about how to practice mindfulness for wellbeing, register for the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR online course.
8 replies on “Mindfulness for Wellbeing: Saying Yes to the Call”
Jen, I love the new online presence. Beautifully done! Let me know when you plan to be up this way. Warm regards, John
John, thanks for your kind words! It was fun updating the site and breathing some new life into it! I will let you know when I’m up there. And please let me know if you’re down this way anytime. I would love to catch up! I’m starting a new writing and healing project soon and would love to tell you about it!
Just enjoying your thoughts and site; thank you.
Elizabeth, thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Glad you’re enjoying the site.
Jen, I have started getting into mindfulness, and really like your post here about “answering the call” and the ramifications of saying “yes” or “no” to it. Thank you.
Chuck, thanks for stopping by and for your comments. I hope you’re enjoying mindfulness and reaping many rewards from your practice!
Thoughtful article Jen. Yes, best to answer the Call of your body before it has to heighten the “ring tone”. See you at Wellness U. Cheers. Lynda (Fb/@LovingMecomau)
Hi Lynda. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are well.