Which of the following provides the BEST example of someone with spiritual wellness?

• A. Bob maintains several friendships and is close with his extended family.
• B. Barbara recycles and cuts waste by reducing consumption
• C. Tim takes the time to think critically about issues he is presented with in his daily life.
• D. Sam dedicates his life to helping those who are less fortunate than himself.

Answer: (D)

Spiritual wellness centers on living in a way that reflects personal beliefs and values, feeling connected to something larger than yourself, and finding meaning through actions and service. The choice where Sam dedicates his life to helping those less fortunate best demonstrates this, because it shows living out compassion and service, giving life purpose, and linking actions to core beliefs. The other options illustrate different wellness areas—strong social ties reflect social/emotional wellness, recycling and reducing waste relate to environmental responsibility, and thinking critically hinges on intellectual wellness—rather than a focus on meaning and purposeful connection that characterizes spiritual wellness.