Spiritual Health

Wholeness, meaning, purpose, value, connection, vitality, resilience, integration, responsiveness, these words are used to describe the experience of spiritual health and wellness.  Words describing symptoms of Spiritual distress and loss of well-being are: fear, anxiety, depression, helplessness, isolation, emptiness.  Spiritual health is a strategic priority of The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda territory.  In 2016, a spiritual health survey asking a series of questions about wellness and spiritual practices was shared with officers and leaders.  The survey results and findings were discussed by Territorial leadership.  The following subjects represent some of the recommended actions and outcomes: the promotion of spiritual direction, spiritual mentoring, spiritual retreats and the sharing of articles on spiritual health and wellness.  We are currently giving emphasis to practising spiritual disciplines.