Why Men and Spiritual Health Is the Key to Inner Strength
Alright, brother, it’s time for the quadrant most men avoid: the spirit.
We’ve already talked about the mind (water) and the heart (fire). Next week we’ll hit the body (earth). But here’s the truth: if you skip the spirit, you’re living with an iron vest on. You might still be moving forward, but you’re dragging extra weight every damn step.
Across cultures and throughout history, wind has been a symbol of spirituality. It’s unseen, but it moves everything. It fills sails, clears the air, and whispers that there’s more than meets the eye. Spirit is like that. It’s the part of us that connects to something beyond the grind of emails, revenue goals, and family schedules.
Ignore it, and you’re stuck breathing stale air. Lean into it, and it’s like tapping into the Force. You’ve got power you didn’t even know was there. Move over, Luke Skywalker.
Why Men and Spiritual Health Don’t Get Along
Most guys I work with don’t have a problem putting in hours at the gym or hustling in business. But sit quietly with their own thoughts? Reflect on purpose? Explore what gives life meaning? That’s where panic sets in.
We’ve been told spirit is “woo woo,” or worse, weak. But in reality, neglecting your spirit leaves you disconnected, restless, and always chasing the next distraction.
Here are 7 powerful steps to reconnect with spirit.
1. Breathe with intention
Most guys don’t think about breathing until they’re choking on stress. Slow it down, take control, and you’ll train your spirit to stay steady when life tries to knock you on your ass.
2. Journal your soul, not just your goals
Men love to track workouts, revenue, and to-dos, but that’s surface-level stuff. Write about your fears, your beliefs, your dreams, and you’ll tap into a part of yourself no spreadsheet will ever touch.
3. Reclaim silence
Noise is the drug of choice for men who don’t want to feel. Kill the music, the podcast, the Slack pings for ten minutes, and you’ll feel the wind of your own spirit finally start to move.
4. Practice gratitude as a spiritual weapon
Gratitude isn’t soft. It’s ammo. When you can name what you’re thankful for right in the middle of chaos, you flip the script from scarcity to strength, and nothing—markets, marriages, or meltdowns—can take that from you.
5. Anchor yourself in purpose
Men without purpose drift, and drifting kills faster than failure. Tie what you do every day to your values, your family, your legacy, and suddenly the grind feels like building, not just burning out.
6. Seek connection beyond yourself
Prayer, meditation, reflection. Call it what you want. The second you admit you’re not the center of the damn universe, you open yourself up to a strength that isolation will never give you.
7. Create rituals that remind you
Rituals aren’t superstition; they’re anchors. Whether it’s journaling at sunrise, a weekly walk, or whatever keeps you grounded, those small habits keep your spirit consistent even when the rest of life is chaos.
The Four Quadrants in Balance
Water sharpens the mind. Fire fuels the heart. Wind awakens the spirit. Earth grounds the body. Together, they form the full picture of what it means to rebuild your life. Skip one quadrant and you limp through life. Embrace them all and you live long, strong, and fully alive.
Final Word
Men and spiritual health isn’t about candles or crystals. It’s about refusing to suffocate under the weight of disconnection. It’s about breathing deeply, standing tall, and knowing your life is more than the next quarterly report.
The wind is already moving. Question is, will you open the sails?
FAQs About Men and Spiritual Health
Q: Do I have to be religious to focus on spiritual health?
A: No. Spiritual fitness is about connection, purpose, and meaning. You can practice it without subscribing to a specific religion.
Q: Why do men struggle with spirituality more than women?
A: Men are conditioned to avoid introspection and to see vulnerability as weakness. That conditioning makes it harder to explore spirit—but also more powerful when they do.
Q: What’s one quick way to start today?
A: Two minutes of silence. No phone, no distractions. Just notice your breath and your thoughts. It’s simple, but it’s the first crack in the wall.
Q: How does spiritual health affect other parts of life?
A: When your spirit is disconnected, your work, relationships, and health all suffer. Strengthening the spirit energizes the mind, steadies the heart, and motivates the body.
Eric Deschamps
Creator of The Foundry and Master Coach at rhapsodystrategies.com
Eric Deschamps helps high-performing men rebuild their lives from the inside out. The Foundry isn’t for every man. It’s for the ones ready to get honest, go deep, and do the work. If that’s you, join us here.