In today’s world, instant gratification can be our own worst enemy- especially when it comes to wanting to create new habits or develop new lifestyle changes. As with anything, practice makes perfect (or progress towards perfection). If you are looking to lead a more spiritual life, then it’s time to find the right spiritual practice to suit your needs.
What is a Spiritual Practice?
A spiritual practice can be defined as an intentional activity performed (most times by yourself) for the specific purpose of connecting and building your relationship with the divine or source to become your highest self while bringing balance to your mind, body, and soul.
In a world fueled by hustle culture, it can be difficult to remember that there is something far greater than us. Oftentimes we encounter hardships or things out of our control in life and as that stress continues to build within us, it can make you feel like you’re about to explode.
So in times like these, it’s important to use your spiritual practice to take a step back, look at the bigger picture and stay grounded.
Why You Should Have One
A little birdie once told me ‘You’re not superwoman, you can’t do everything alone’.
Asking for help or relying on others is not my strong suit. Feeling like a burden or like I should put others before me is what kept me from following through or achieving certain goals I had set for myself.
I continuously tried to make certain changes in my life but would quickly get caught up in the stress and anxiety undertow of the world, which led to less than stellar emotional projections on those closest to me.
Though spiritual practices are oftentimes done individually, you will feel more connected than ever because…
You Will Realize You Are Not Alone.
It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one going through it, and the spirituality road can sometimes be lonely. But connecting to the divine teaches you to have faith that even though everything in your life looks upside down, your situation will have a light at the end of the tunnel and can turn out better than you’d ever imagine.
Build Community & Relationships Surrounding Your Spiritual Practice.
You become part of a supportive community with similar values, while building deeper relationships and connections all around. This is what we like to refer to as our tribe!
Reduce Stress and Anxieties.
Spiritual practice can help you to improve the stress of everyday life. Actively make conscious changes to your life instead of falling into the cycle of subconscious reactions and anxieties about future problems.
Know Who You Are.
You’ll understand who you are including current triggers, emotions, what values you hold and what changes you want to make. You’re not the same person that you were 10 years ago, let alone last year. You might like new things or have different interests. And that’s something you deserve to explore!
Find Balance and Release Control.
When your mind, body and soul are aligned, you feel stable. If a tree has strong roots, forceful winds are less likely to knock it over- that goes for you too. Let go of control and trust in your power.
Your Spiritual Practice Must Support Your Soul Goals
The point of a spiritual practice is for your to progress in your spiritual journey. You will need to know what it is that you want to get from the experience.
Depending on how you choose to explore the broadness of spirituality, you might find different practices that work better for you than others.
Below are common spiritual practices to help keep you on your path.
- Breath Work and Meditation
- Yoga
- Journal or Speak Positive Affirmations
- Fasting (Consult with a Physician first)
- Connecting With Nature through Nature Walks, Gardening, or Using Herbs.
- Use Your Hands To Get Creative (Cooking, Baking, Building, Drawing, Painting)
- Read
- Listen to High Frequency Music
- New Age Spiritual Tools (Tarot Cards, Astrology and Crystals)
- Try Lunar Beauty or An Elevated Self Care Ritual
- Develop Your Own Spiritual Practice like Hair Wellness
Once you’ve decided which spiritual practice would best suit your needs, set a daily or weekly goal. For example, instead of trying to meditate for an hour daily, start with five minutes of morning meditation.
This can also look like a fifteen minute nature walk at least four days a week. Use this time to connect with yourself and stay in the present moment. Turn your phone on vibrate (or better yet, off) and don’t bother checking those work emails. Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
Now, what say you, which spiritual practice peaks your interest the most? Comment below!