“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Has your spiritual self care routine taken the back burner lately?
It’s completely normally because we’re constantly reinventing ourselves: whether you are embarking on a new decade, a new year or you’re simply searching for a fresh start. And it can be easy to get lost into the hustle and bustle of our daily routines. Then suddenly one day you wake up and wonder where the last past months have gone.
Sound familiar? In a journey to rediscover your spirituality you may start asking yourself:
- How can I start becoming more mindful?
- Where does my happiness come from?
- What do I need to let go to embrace my authentic self?
- What do I believe in? What don’t I believe in anymore?
- Am I holding on relationships that no longer serve me?
- What does embarking on a spiritual journey mean for me?
Searching for the answers to these questions can be a daunting experience because you risk the possibility of having to make some big changes in your life.
The methods below provide an easy way to explore new paths and see where they lead you on your spiritual self care journey.
1.Read books on different beliefs
Picking up a book at the end of the night might seem basic but it is truly the foundation to open your spirit to new worlds. Books are a great resource to start learning about different belief systems. Finding a good book that stimulates and nourishes your spirit can help you feel more grounded and provide you with different ideologies to reflect on.
If you need inspiration on where to start : The 60 Best Spiritual Books Of All Time
2. Listen to podcasts
Podcasts are another vaulable tool to achieve a more meaningful spiritual connection if you aren’t too keen on books. Many have conversation based episodes which can make it more engaging and interesting to listen to. Naturally, there’s a vast range of spirituality-themed podcasts to choose from.
3.Spend time in nature
Nature is our greatest gift to detoxify mind, body and soul. Countless studies have shown that spending time in nature guides your brain to positive thinking and restores your energy. It connects us back to our ancestral roots through a nourishing interaction with the earth which in turn helps to unite our identity as a spiritual being.
4.Explore different types of meditation | prayer
Spending a couple minutes each day in prayer and meditation is the most important way to connect with Self. It’s important to carve out a time where we can truly sit and listen to ourselves. This is the most important tool to get to know yourself and deepest desires, leaving with you a greater wisdom on your mission in this new stage of life.
Related : Top 3 Meditation Hacks For Anyone
5.Go on a retreat
Going on a retreat can seem like a big goal to reach but it doesn’t have to be a costly far away trip if you don’t want it to be. There are several local weekend retreats that many meditation , wellness and religious centres offer. Going on a retreat is our spiritual and creative outlet. It removes you from the chaos and places you into a world of guidance and self reflection. You’ll be guided by professionals on unique spiritual practices that will nourish your soul.
THE TAKEAWAY:
Spiritual self care is so important because it allows us to be more connected to the world around us, gives us the opportunity to grow by challenging our own beliefs, and nourishes our minds helping us to reach our most authentic selves. This can easily be achieved by:
- Read books on different beliefs: ( shows you different ideologies to reflect on)
- Podcasts: ( experts offering a conversation based style for a topic)
- Nature: ( studies show this restores energy and positive thinking)
- Explore types of meditation/prayer ( carve out a time to truly spend time with yourself)
- Retreats: ( weekend trips by guided by a practitioner and great chance to meet new people)
So, which of these tips are you bringing into your spiritual self care routine?