You were designed for Love, Optimum Health, and Lasting Happiness! In Love, Wellness, and Happiness, Dr. Al Bacchus synthesizes one approach to achieving lasting happiness. He blends philosophy, positive psychology, spirituality, and life experiences to demonstrate a path that produces results. His process for continuous personal growth leads from self-examination ---> self-understanding ---> greater self-acceptance ---> self-management ---> self-actualization. This growth process builds on the foundation of love and whole-person well-being. The result is growth of the positive qualities of our inner Warrior, Miracle-Worker, Lover, and Ruler. By following the recommendations in this book, you will: Perform a complete review of your life. - Assess how your beliefs affected your life experiences for good or bad. - Set goals for the four dimensions of love and seven areas of wellness. Praise for Love, Wellness, and Happiness: I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to read your lovely, inspiring book. It stretched my brain and warmed my heart. I love the way you have it organized. It's uplifting, challenging, educational, practical, poignant, and intimate -Anne Grosboll Educator (retired) Dr. Al Bacchus explains-with depth and clarity-the nexus between body and soul, physiology and love. We are a unity of body, mind, and spirit. The practices set forth in this book can lead us all to vibrant health, better loving, and wholeness. -Dr. Philip Bufithis, Professor of English, Emeritus, Shepherd University (Author of the critical study Norman Mailer) A must read! This book is clearly and well written. It seeks to promote the triple ideals of spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. The personal stories are humorous and good-natured. Their inclusion brings the book to life and gives it that well- rounded feeling. A book to be enjoyed by academics and lay people alike. Highly recommended. -Syletha Clark Registered General Nurse (retired) United Kingdom A fascinating book, an enjoyable read! Professor Bacchus relates incidents from his own life to teach valuable lessons on how to love more, how to attain high-level wellness, and how to be happy. Highly recommended. -Thomas H. Benner Attorney-at-law (retired), Martinsburg, WV Dr. Bacchus has done a monumental job reintroducing the archetypes of maturity to a generation of young people that have grown up in a society of toxic masculinity. Coupled with his model for wellness, he offers a comprehensive guide for young men and women searching for a vision of wholeness. -Raj A. G. Lewis, MA Program Director, City Team Ministries, Chester, PA Dr. Bacchus provides a great framework for whole life reflection and healing. You will be stretched to examine your health, habits, behaviors, past, and spirituality as this book propels you toward writing your story to help others in their personal growth. -Lyris Steuber, MS, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Orlando, FL The experiences and insights shared by Dr. Bacchus guide the reader on a path to understanding how to approach true and lasting wellness. This interactive guide helps to individualize the pursuit of whole-person happiness in a way that is eminently practical and applicable for this day-and-age. This book was a delight to read! -Lynette A. Khan Parker, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology, Ashton, Maryland Al Bacchus, PhD, is a wellness coach, writer and retired college professor. He is a pioneer in wellness education. In 1984, he developed what he believes is the first college level course with "wellness" in its title- "Personal Wellness & Self-Realization"- for University of Maryland University College (now University of Maryland Global Campus). In 2004, he used the framework from the above course to create and teach "Christ-Centered Wellness" for Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University). His major life's purpose is to promote high-level wellness and the practical applications of love to produce harmony, peace, and satisfaction in life. He emphasizes personal growth in positive qualities embodied in the symbols (archetypes) of the Warrior, Miracle-Worker, Lover and Ruler. He plans to expend the remaining years of life spreading the gospel of love, wellness, and happiness. He is retired in the countryside of West Virginia with Carol, his wife of fifty-one years. Dr. Tony Colson has served in ministry fulfilling roles as church planter, campus pastor, university professor, and more. He and his wife, LaShea, have traveled extensively around the world sharing the message of Jesus Christ. They have four wonderful children: Keira, Makena, Aliyah, and Tegan. Connect at: www.tonycolson.com.