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How
To Fit Spirituality Into Your Life
If you’re like the majority of people today,
you barely have time to catch your breath, let alone devote
endless hours to spiritual practices. Finding time to connect
with your spiritual self can be challenging, but you may be
surprised to learn that it doesn’t necessarily require a large
time investment. In fact, a little goes a long way when it
comes to peace of mind and spiritual vitality!
Below you’ll find two good ways to fit spirituality into the
rest of your life quickly and easily:
1.
Start with just 10 minutes a day.
You may think that you’d have to devote at least an hour to
spiritual activities each day in order to feel more connected,
but nothing could be further from the truth! As little as 10
minutes a day can inspire profound inner changes that will
affect the rest of your life in positive ways.
Try spending just 10 minutes on spiritual activities to start.
You can do this first thing in the morning, right before bed,
or any time you have a few quiet moments to yourself. During
these 10 minutes you can meditate, read inspirational books,
breathe deeply, listen to soothing music, or simply sit quietly
and enjoy the silence.
Ten minutes is more than enough time to release tension, calm
jumbled thoughts, and reconnect with your spirit – which is
the whole point of a spiritual practice, right? Even better,
the more often you do this you’ll find that the benefits stay
with you far beyond the ten-minute timeframe.
2.
Make your other activities more spiritual.
This technique can be even more effective than the one above
because the focus on your spiritual self will be ongoing throughout
the day. Virtually any activity can be considered spiritual
if you hold the intention to make it so. Try the following
ideas for starters, but also feel free to get creative and
modify them to better suit your activities.
Do you workout every day? Try meditating at the same time!
You may have heard the term, “walking meditation” before. A
walking meditation means keeping your mind in a meditative
state while you exercise your body. This involves the practice
of mindfulness, focusing intently on each step you take, the
feel of your muscles as you work them, and tuning into your
breath and spirit as you walk.
The above idea can also be combined with spending time in
nature. Being in a natural setting automatically connects you
more deeply with your spirituality. Try doing a walking meditation
(or even a sitting meditation) in a local park, forest, or
beach if you live near one.
You can also turn just about any mundane chore or activity
into a meditation or prayer session. Simply allow your mind
to drift to more spiritual matters and connect with your inner
self as you go along. The main point is to slow down your thoughts,
deepen your breathing and allow yourself to sink into a more
peaceful state of being.
Another good practice is to see other people and the world
around you through spiritual eyes. As you go about your daily
activities, direct loving and compassionate thoughts toward
everyone you encounter. Imagine that the love you feel in your
heart radiates out and touches them on a spiritual level. You
can pray for those in need, or focus healing thoughts toward
those who seem to be having a rough day.
These ideas are just the tip of the iceberg, but they may
give you some good ideas to use in your own life. Just remember,
your spirit is with you all the time (your spirit IS you, if
we want to get technical). No matter where you are or what
you are doing, you can easily make spirituality a large part
of your daily life just by tuning in and connecting with your
spiritual center.
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2009
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