Did you know that women with a fuller spiritual life also report a more satisfying sex life, and score higher on well-being indices? As a traditionally trained doctor, I was taught to focus on vital signs and physical symptoms, ignoring my patients’ feelings of holistic wellness. But being well is much more than having a healthy body and good “numbers.” It requires a mind-body connection and discovering that our “heart feelings” or “gut feelings” may contain our greatest sources of wisdom, contentment and connection. We all want to be happy and to live in peace and harmony, but for many of us, it’s not working. We might feel stuck in wondering why the world is happening “to me,” instead of feeling empowered that our world is really happening “by me.” While most of us are focusing on eating right and going to the gym, what are we doing to exercise and grow our spiritual being? The truth is, happiness is not dependent on external circumstances. It requires sitting still and examining ourselves with love and compassion, abandoning old habits that are harmful and adopting new ones. It’s a lifelong journey. Join me on my mission to optimize mind-body wellness and deepen your connection with your higher power.