How deeply are you willing to know yourself better and explore spiritually? To face your deepest sorrows, heartbreaks, and loss? Understand the root of your fears and the origins of your emotional triggers.
When was the last time you fostered your spirit? Plenty is said about promoting the physical body through exercise and diet, but the spiritual body is often ignored or forgotten. To live a thriving and happy life, all aspects (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) must be acknowledged to sustain overall well-being.
Notice what area of your life needs some attention and focus on it. If spirituality is diminishing, there are ways to revitalize it. You may discover you have already been doing a few of these things, as self-care ideas are pretty intuitive. The difference now is that you will begin to pay attention with new awareness.
What Is Spiritual Self-Care And Its Importance
Spiritual self-care is any ritual that links you to your genuine and authentic you. It is energizing, inspiring, and, most of all, it feels right. You may already be experiencing this or have had glimpses of what this looks or feels like. Becoming familiar with how you think is an essential part of being able to navigate through life.
On the other hand, taking time for spiritual self-care is soul-fulfilling. It encourages introspection and offers comfort and clarity. An application in spiritual self-care quiets the mind and calms it. Your body and emotions cannot lie; when you are pleased and thriving, you will know it at your core. You deserve to live life in this place.
Still, trying to figure out Where To Begin? Below Are A Few Spiritual Self-Care Tips To Get You Started.
Meditate. Meditation is one of the most accessible and straightforward spiritual practices to maintain. It may take a little inspiration to start, but it is hard to think about life without it once you get going.
Try Mindful Walking. Walking is undervalued. Any form of physical activity is advantageous, but walking is distinct. It allows you to press a pause on life and be in the moment. Feeling the sand on your toes, breathing in the fresh air, and seeing the open sky are subtle ways that nourish and ground the senses. Mindful walking is a routine that has many incredible benefits that might surprise you.
Clear Your Space. Generally, a good practice is maintaining clear, good space around you. You are constantly exchanging information and energy with others, and naturally, you may be affected in some way. Connecting to your true self is hard if you feel dragged down and tired. Smudging using a particular sage, incense, or cedar is an excellent way to clear your space (including your mental space). You can also try Shamanic Practices, a self-help guide for inner healing by Alma Lightbody. The journey of the Shaman is one of awakening and transformation. They honor the traditions of their ancestors and the energies of heaven and earth. To them, the practice of spiritual power and knowledge is the vehicle that holds the balance of life in order. They teach about the need of all people to find an order and balance in life and realize there is no quick, easy road to enlightenment, and it is a way of life – the course of the heart, of stillness, patience, prayer, and focus.
Practice Forgiveness. Life is too valuable and short to remain stuck in patterns that do not serve you. It drags you back from fully experiencing life when you cannot forgive someone. Much energy is rerouted to maintaining a grudge when that energy could be directed toward making the life you want.
Connect With Community. Humans are communal by nature. Unfortunately, the lifestyle you lead now does not often support this way of life. Laughter, connection, emotional support, exchange of ideas, and the power to persevere are some of what you can experience through the community. If you do not have these connections, step out of your comfort zone and seek some. Find people that share your interest, volunteer, and attend religious or cultural gatherings. Making an effort will be rewarding!
Takeaways
It is essential to stay present and accept pain and pleasure as part of your journey to spiritual balance and health. Your ego naturally leans toward pleasure and comfort. It takes concerted effort and discipline to explore the truth of who you are and create a stronger connection to your true self.
The Happy Hammock 