Saying that I coined the phrase, Trinity of Truth, is only true when put in the context of Mind-Body-Spirit balance. If you look up the words, Trinity of Truth, on the Internet, for example, you will find several hits that relate to Christianity's holy trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Although my use of the term could be the basis for one's religious practice, it is not a religion, per se, and is not my intent.
My intention is to bring awareness to the need for balance between Mind, Body, and Spirit—as a way of life—for bringing peace and good health into our lives.
If we over-intellectualize things, we tend to get stuck in our minds. If we work out like a maniac, we leave little time for family or spiritual practice and pose a risk for injury. If we sit and meditate all day, our laundry goes undone and projects get behind. My point is that for overall day-to-day wellness in all three—mind, body, spirit—it's important to strike a balance and pay equal respect to each. And the real beauty lies in the fact that when we work to balance each—mind, body, spirt—all three flourish! The three components of the trinity are inter-related.
For me, my various writing projects, reading, and teaching feeds my mind. When I slack off, I feel disappointment for not achieving my goals or not putting together the best lesson plan I can.
I joined an all-women's boot camp for keeping me motivated to workout—on a regular basis!—and to keep my body strong. With a strong body I can get on the floor (and back up!) to play with my grandsons. I can go skiing, ride my bike, or hike—all things that bring joy and laughter into my life. And my body just functions better, inside and out, when I move it.
My meditation and yoga practices are the cornerstone for me. Without regular attention and dedication, and awareness that this part of my trinity holds everything else together, my practice will slip, causing body and mind to also be impacted.
Take a scan of your life. Are you paying equal respect to mind, body, and spirit? If you are feeling unbalanced—or just "off" for some reason—bring your awareness in with your breath.
Try this. Take a deep cleansing breath in through your nose, throw it out through your mouth. Do this three times. Now, settle in to "this" moment. Ask yourself three questions: is my mental attitude one that serves my highest and best self?; 2) am I consuming good things when I eat and moving my body just the right amount?; 3) what brings me a sense of joy or calmness and when is the last time I did that? It could be a nature walk, sitting under a tree, gazing into the sky, communion with like-minded souls, or sitting on your meditation cushion. It's whatever brings you into a peaceful state and present-moment awareness; it's what feeds your spirit.
Having an awareness of how much attention you are (or are not) paying to each—mind, body, and spirit—will help you identify what needs correction. From here, you will gain clarity where creative ideas come in on how to get back to center, and balanced!
Peace, joy, and wellness are found when we are in balance. We find balance—first and foremost—through awareness.
For more reading on what I call "Full-Circle Awareness" see my monthly blog post for April 2011 on the Seattle Energy Medicine blog at: http://seattleenergymedicine.blogspot.com/
