Your Mind Needs More Than Rest. It Needs Soul.

I recently read Arianna Huffington’s article on the connection between spirituality and mental health, and it resonated deeply. We often talk about stress, burnout, and the need to cope better. But the truth is, our minds don’t just need a break. They need soul.

More Than Managing Stress

Modern life tells us to “manage” stress—download an app, add another productivity hack, schedule one more thing into an already overstuffed calendar. But as Arianna points out, this approach misses something essential. True well-being doesn’t come from cramming more into our hours. It comes from weaving depth into the time we already have.

Where Soul Steps In

Soulful practices aren’t abstract—they’re everyday anchors.

• Walking among trees and remembering you belong to something larger.

• Listening to a song that shifts your mood and brings you back to yourself.

• Noticing beauty that pulls you out of overthinking and into presence.

These moments rewire the brain, calm stress centers, and build resilience. They’re not luxuries. They’re lifelines.

Meaning as Medicine

Research shows that meaning fuels resilience. When we align with what truly matters—through awe, creativity, connection—we don’t just survive. We grow. That’s why soulful practices are not only protective but restorative.

Why Character Strengths Matter

This is where the VIA Character Strengths come in. Your strengths—like curiosity, kindness, perspective, or love of learning—are the soulful pathways already built into who you are. When you practice them, you naturally tap into the same resilience Arianna highlights.

• Love of Learning might draw you into a book that shifts your outlook.

• Gratitude might help you see the good in a hard season.

• Perspective might remind you of a bigger picture when life feels overwhelming.

Using your character strengths isn’t about adding another “to-do.” It’s about leaning into the traits that already feed your soul and steady your mind.

You can take the free survey here to discover your unique strengths: Complete the VIA Character Strengths Survey

The Soulful Shift

The question isn’t How do I get more time? The question is How do I bring more soul into the time I already have?

Your soul doesn’t ask for more hours. It asks for more depth. And when your soul is nourished, your whole being steadies—mind, body, and spirit.

Read Arianna Huffington’s full article here: The Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Health

LinkedIn: There’s No Place Like Soul.