Taha Wairua

Taha Wairua

What is Taha Wairua?

Taha Wairua is one of the four dimensions in Hauora. In English, it translates to, spiritual well-being. It mainly revolves around beliefs, belonging, culture, purpose, etc. Some people often think that Taha Wairua only revolves around spiritual beliefs, but there is more to it.

How do I keep my Taha Wairua healthy?
There are many ways to keep your Taha Wairua healthy. In order to be healthy, you have to respect yourself, believe in what you believe, take time for yourself to connect with others, places, or things.

Examples -

- Yoga or Meditation.
- Your Morals.
- Beliefs, such as religion, morals, culture, etc.
- Religion (Christianity, Muslim, Catholic, etc.)
- Go somewhere where you feel a sense of belonging.
- Take time to connect with nature.
- Go somewhere that is special to you.
- Respect your culture.
- Love yourself.
- Find yourself, and your purpose.
- Accept other people's point of view in life.
- Accept other people's opinions.

How is Taha Wairua demonstrated in real life?
Taha Wairua is demonstrated in many places in real life. It is demonstrated in church, when we learn about our beliefs. It is demonstrated in school, when we learn about the maori culture by doing Kapa Haka, singing maori songs, learning about history, etc. It can also be seen in school when someone is using the CARR values (Commitment, Achievement, Resilience, and Respect)

*This is a picture I drew of a church.