And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
heart,
and with all thy
soul,
and with all thy
mind,
and with all thy
strength...
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
There is none other commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31
Physical:
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep (the practice of making choices that support the health of your body) – National Alliance on Mental Illness/NAMI
And you shall love the Lord your God… with all your strength.
“As I have spent forty years of my life in the study of one of God’s greatest creations, the human body, I know that this marvelous instrument is of divine origin.” – President Russell M. Nelson, Daily Joy.
Intellectual:
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills through lifelong learning – NAMI
And you shall love the Lord your God…with all your mind
“The greatest lesson you can learn is to learn yourselves… No being can thoroughly learn himself, without understanding more or less of the things of God; neither can any being learn and understand the things of God, without learning himself:” – Brigham Young, JD 8:334
Emotional:
Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships - NAMI
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart
“Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials, and challenges of every kind. Each of us has likely had times when distress, anguish and despair almost consumed us. Yet we are here to have joy.” – Russell M. Nelson, Daily Joy, p. 388
Social:
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system – NAMI
‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
“The healthier we are physically, emotionally, and spiritually, the greater will be our capacity to form lasting, healthy attachments.” – Russell M. Nelson
Spiritual:
Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life (including one’s morals and ethics) – NAMI
And you shall love the Lord your God…with all your soul
“We are dual beings. Each soul is comprised of body and spirit, both of which emanate from God. A firm understanding of body and spirit will shape our thoughts and deeds for good.” (“We Are Children of God,” October 1998)- Russell M. Nelson