Anne Carragher Wellness Challenge
Week 4: Spiritual Wellness Newsletter
Caution: Reading below may cause increased health & happiness!
Week Four - Spiritual Wellness
Week four is focused on Spiritual Wellness - the spiritual dimension of wellness is a personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. It includes pondering the meaning of life for ourselves, keeping an open mind, and living each day in a way that is consistent with your values and beliefs.
We challenge you to take time this week to PAUSE & REFLECT. See below for this week's daily reflections to help you be spiritually well!
Things are SO CLOSE - 4 point gap b/w the top 3!!!
Maria Parks - 314 points
Wade Bird - 311 points
Annique Atwater - 310 points
Shoutout to the top 3 teams
What the Fit - 1146 points
Eager Enrollers - 1106 points
#awesome - 1025 points
Remember to submit your scorecard by Friday, Feb. 3rd!
Zen Meditation
Monday, Jan. 30
12:00pm-1:30pm
Campion Multifaith Prayer Room
RSVP required: please email salazare@seattleu.edu to RSVP
Eddie Salazar will lead a zen meditation, followed by a vegan, gluten-free soup lunch.
Bias and Hate Crime in the Current Political Climate
Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 PM
Student Center 160
How can you take responsibility for preventing acts of hatred? Join us for a conversation on the impact of hate crimes in American society. We’ll hear from a Muslim hate crime survivor and discuss the connection between hate, discrimination, and the Japanese Internment.
Drop-in to Campus Ministry
Wednesday, February 1 at 12pm-2pm
Student Center Hearth/Lobby
Looking to get Spirituality Points for your Wellness Challenge? Interested in finding a spiritual practice for the quarter? Trying to figure out what will work best for your schedule and desires? Drop in to meet with Marilyn Nash on Wednesday 2/1 from 12pm-2pm at the Student Center Hearth/Lobby to talk about finding a practice that meets your needs and goals, and learn more about Campus Ministry programs!Daily Reflections
Take time (10 minutes minimum) each day this week to reflect on the questions. We encourage you to do a written reflection on your own or verbal reflection with a teammate. These reflections are based off the 7 Sacred Promises in Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry professor, Dr. Gloria Burgess' book Dare to Wear Your Soul on the Outside: Live Your Legacy Now.
Saturday - Vision
- What gives you life? What is your vision in life, the driving inspiration that helps you to keep going when the going gets tough?
Sunday - Legacy
- What kind of legacy do you want to leave? What change do you want to make in the world?
Monday - Gratitude
- What experiences are you grateful for? What blessings have you been given? Count your blessings. Be sure to think of both positive and negative experiences. We often learn the most from seemingly negative or tough situations.
Tuesday - Faith
- What is the rhythm of faith in your life? Where does it show up? Are you distancing yourself from it?
Wednesday - Creative Action
- How do you put your skills and talents to use to help others?
Thursday - Integrity
- What does integrity mean to you? How does in show up in your life?
Friday - Love
- How have you shown love to the people you care about?
Campus Ministry Weekly Events
Did you know that Campus Ministry has weekly events? Attend one of these for points this week - extra points for going with your team!
Daily (Mon-Fri):
- Catholic Mass, 12:30pm, Chapel of St. Ignatius
Sundays
- Mass, 11am and 8pm, Chapel of St. Ignatius
Mondays (Jan 30, Feb. 6, 13,27) at Noon-1:30pm
- Zen Meditation for Daily Living, Multifaith Prayer Room in Campion Hall - RSVP to salazare@seattleu.edu
Tuesdays
- Just Bible (bible study), 12:30pm, Student Center 122
- Tuesday Evening Meditation, 7pm, Multifaith Prayer Room in Campion Hall
Thursdays
- Eco Sangha (zen meditation), 7:30pm, Chapel of St. Ignatius
Attend a Spiritual or Religious Service
Week 4 - Anytime
Attend any spiritual or religious service of your choosing - this can be on or off campus any day this week.
Wellness Challenge Awards Ceremony
Thursday, Feb. 23rd
4pm-5pm
STCN 210
The final celebration and prize giveaways for the 2016 Wellness Challenge! Please save the date now so that you can attend and celebrate with us!
Wellness and Health Promotion
Hope Howard
Avery Whittington
Ryan Hamachek
Email: wellnesschallenge@seattleu.edu
Website: https://www.seattleu.edu/wellness/challenge/
Phone: (206) 296-2593