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Spiritual Wellness
Refers to the values and beliefs that give us a sense of purpose in life
Spiritual wellness refers to the core dimension of you, your innermost self, and includes recognizing our search for meaning and purpose of existence and developing an appreciation for life and the natural forces that exist in the universe. It can be nurtured or cultivated through prayer, meditation, time in the natural world, deep listening and self reflection.
Ask Yourself
- Am I taking the time to determine what values and beliefs are important to me? Have I considered talking to others about those values and beliefs?
- Do I make time for mindfulness, meditation or prayer?
- If I have experienced loss, how have I done so?
- If I belong to a religious community, how am I connected to this group?
- Do I show respect and consideration for the beliefs and traditions of others?
Resources
UNT is home to more than 50 student organizations that focus on spirituality or
religion.
The chapel offers a quiet and peaceful place for prayer, meditation or reflection
on weekdays from 9 a.m. to sunset when classes are in session. The chapel is nondenominational
and not affiliated with any one religion; all are welcome.
Located on the fourth floor of the University Union, the Union Meditation Room
is a quiet space open for meditation, prayer and reflection whenever the Union is
open.
Practicing yoga provides spiritual benefits and brings more balance to your life
by improving awareness; helping you relinquish control; aligning mind, body and spirit;
calming the mind and strengthening a connection with a higher power. Learn more about
yoga sessions at UNT.
Massage is a powerful way to connect your spirit with your physical body by providing
grounding, meditation, care for one’s own body and distribution of energy. Licensed
massage therapists provide UNT students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
Volunteering empowers us to make tangible differences around us. It creates a
sense of purpose, cultivates gratitude, connects us with a higher power, strengthens
community bonds and grows empathy and compassion. See volunteer opportunities at UNT, in Denton and in the surrounding area. Watch for other opportunities like Tarrant Area mobile food bank events, The Big Event and Make a Difference Day.
External Resources
Togetherall is an online community free to all students, faculty and staff to
share feelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Interactions are monitored by licensed, registered mental health practitioners. It
provides courses for specific concerns to help people learn ways to manage mental
health.
Located on the fourth floor of the University Union, the Union Meditation Room
is a quiet space open for meditation, prayer and reflection whenever the Union is
open.
The chapel offers a quiet and peaceful place for prayer, meditation or reflection
on weekdays from 9 a.m. to sunset when classes are in session. The chapel is nondenominational
and not affiliated with any one religion; all are welcome.
Practicing yoga provides spiritual benefits and brings more balance to your life
by improving awareness; helping you relinquish control; aligning mind, body and spirit;
calming the mind and strengthening a connection with a higher power. Learn more about
yoga sessions at UNT or provided by the State of Texas.
Massage is a powerful way to connect your spirit with your physical body by providing
grounding, meditation, care for one’s own body and distribution of energy. Licensed
massage therapists provide UNT students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
Volunteering empowers us to make tangible differences around us. It creates a
sense of purpose, cultivates gratitude, connects us with a higher power, strengthens
community bonds and grows empathy and compassion. See volunteer opportunities at UNT, in Denton and in the surrounding area. Watch for other opportunities like Week of Welcome Tents, Tarrant Area mobile food bank events, The Big Event and Make a Difference Day.
External Resources
Togetherall is an online community free to all students, faculty and staff to
share feelings anonymously and get support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Interactions are monitored by licensed, registered mental health practitioners. It
provides courses for specific concerns to help people learn ways to manage mental
health.
