1 00:00:00,437 --> 00:00:03,060 (tranquil music) - Marines and sailors. 2 00:00:03,060 --> 00:00:06,260 I'm RDML Gregory Todd, I'm the Chaplain of the Marine Corps. 3 00:00:06,260 --> 00:00:09,600 I want to talk to you today about spiritual fitness. 4 00:00:09,600 --> 00:00:10,433 (upbeat music) 5 00:00:10,433 --> 00:00:13,450 Spiritual fitness contributes to our ability to operate 6 00:00:13,450 --> 00:00:16,750 with certainty in uncertain environments. 7 00:00:16,750 --> 00:00:18,560 Much like the environment we're in now 8 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:20,713 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 9 00:00:21,570 --> 00:00:23,790 Giving your spiritual health a workout 10 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:27,150 by connecting to those you respect and love. 11 00:00:27,150 --> 00:00:29,370 Reflecting on goals and priorities 12 00:00:29,370 --> 00:00:31,800 and taking account of all you have lived 13 00:00:31,800 --> 00:00:34,750 and lived through can give you a better sense 14 00:00:34,750 --> 00:00:36,726 of how those experiences 15 00:00:36,726 --> 00:00:39,933 and beliefs affect your inner strength. 16 00:00:40,960 --> 00:00:44,860 Building a routine of spiritual practices, reps and sets 17 00:00:44,860 --> 00:00:47,920 that helps you to grow spiritual strength to face each day 18 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:50,710 with honor, courage and commitment 19 00:00:50,710 --> 00:00:53,463 is important to overall health and wellness. 20 00:00:54,980 --> 00:00:58,554 Contact a trusted spiritual coach like a Chaplain, 21 00:00:58,554 --> 00:01:00,930 a trusted leader or a fellow marine. 22 00:01:00,930 --> 00:01:03,450 You can also check out the Marine Corps Spiritual Fitness 23 00:01:03,450 --> 00:01:05,653 program to give you some suggestions. 24 00:01:07,090 --> 00:01:10,490 As a leader don't forget to reach out to the marines 25 00:01:10,490 --> 00:01:13,260 and sailors you're responsible for, 26 00:01:13,260 --> 00:01:16,513 encourage them to hit the spiritual gym. 27 00:01:17,410 --> 00:01:20,030 Just because we're social distancing 28 00:01:20,030 --> 00:01:21,483 does not mean we're isolated. 29 00:01:22,350 --> 00:01:24,760 This is a great time to connect with members 30 00:01:24,760 --> 00:01:28,550 of your spiritual team such as friends and family. 31 00:01:28,550 --> 00:01:29,400 Give them a call. 32 00:01:30,540 --> 00:01:33,740 By maintaining spiritual fitness with the same dedication 33 00:01:33,740 --> 00:01:37,491 we give to our physical, social and mental fitness 34 00:01:37,491 --> 00:01:40,930 we can weather this storm and emerge with greater 35 00:01:40,930 --> 00:01:43,850 internal strength and perseverance 36 00:01:43,850 --> 00:01:46,581 and model to our fellow Americans once again 37 00:01:46,581 --> 00:01:49,320 the character of honorable warriors, 38 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:53,543 the character of being a United States Marine, Semper Fi.