Quality of Life Health Seminar features Spiritual Wellness

presents a ‘Quality of Life’ health seminar titled, “Spiritual Wellness,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. The public is welcome to join the residents for this free presentation.

Deepak Bakane, M.D., an internal medicine physician in New Lenox, will discuss spiritual wellness as an integral part of a balanced life. 

At its most basic, spiritual wellness involves connecting with the bigger picture as a person searches for meaning and purpose in life. Concepts including non-judgment, discipline, conscientiousness, selflessness, and other actions that increase a sense of inner peace as well as peace with the world. 

Spiritual wellness may involve a connection with a higher power if that is a person’s choice, but believing in a specific set of spiritual principles is not necessary. There are many secular philosophies that approach life from a humanistic perspective, too.

A spiritual wellness plan may involve prayer, meditation, affirmations, or specific spiritual practices that support a person’s connection to a higher power or belief system. It is important for everyone to explore what they believe is their own sense of meaning and purpose. This is always a very personal journey.

Following the talk, there will be Q&A. 

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services.

Again, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Shelly Goggins at 815-609-0669.