Restoring The Mind-Body Balance

Many people are under the impression that the focus of spirituality is only
on the mind and the soul, and the physical body is neglected. But that’s not
true. Our physical body is essential to our life and the art of living. It
is our vehicle and our home. An appropriate balance of *diet*, *sleep*, *
relaxation* and *exercise* is important for the body. However, when we enter
the world of spirituality, the main emphasis is on the mind and the soul.
This does not mean that we do not value or take care of our body. Without a
healthy body, we would not be able to express ourselves mentally or
spiritually. *Spiritual progress, which includes the listening/studying and
imbibing of spiritual knowledge, the practice of meditation, the inculcation
of divine virtues and the spiritual service of others through different
means is much easier and better with a healthy body.*

Unfortunately, though, we have lost the art or wisdom of balance and for
very long we have placed too much emphasis on our physical form, the body;
and less emphasis on our spiritual form, the soul, as a result, reducing our
spiritual awareness. One of the aims of spirituality is to restore this
balance between mind and body so that we can experience well-being and
happiness at every level. So while our body and our physical energy are
essential, the focus of spirituality is on the mind and the soul, to help
regain the balance.