The teacher who is not experiencing spiritual well-being is, to reference a parable, building a life on a sandy foundation. When the storms of personal doubt and circumstantial trials inevitably roll in, that foundation tends to give way, and life becomes anything but stable (Is there a more reliable weather forecast than the one predicting those storms in the life of a teacher?). If I am that teacher, I will experience recurring gut-checks and second-guessing about whether I should be teaching—whether this never-ending fight is all there is for me in life.

If you’re not experiencing spiritual well-being, your hope lies in the reality that you have the power to make life choices that are consistent with your value system. You also have the power to surround yourself with individuals who share your values, encourage you, and challenge you in honest, character-building ways.

Wellness Inventory Sample Questions: Spiritual Well-being