Quote #123: Dallas Rau

Hi, I'm Dallas, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership and member of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition. A quote that is meaningful to me is, "There is an Indian proverb that says everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time but unless we go into every room everyday, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person.", said by Rumer Godden.

The reason I find this quote to be so meaningful is because it reminds me to address every part of my wellbeing and to stay in balance by "airing out all four rooms". Health is often viewed as simply being free from illness, but true wellbeing encompasses much more than just the physical. It requires a delicate balance of emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health, as the proverb suggests. When these elements are in harmony, we thrive; but when they are out of sync, we may experience stress, fatigue, or even burnout. Achieving this balance is essential for living a fulfilling and healthy life.

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Keep shining,

Dallas Rau