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7 Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Connection
Spirituality is an important part in my life, and hopefully
in yours too. Taking positive action in this area helps
keep you centered and focused. Take note that religion is a
lot different from spirituality. The former being more
dogmatic and the latter concentrating more on your own
personal relationship with whatever Higher Power is most
relevant to you.
Naturally, you may call your Higher Power whatever you want
to, like Mother Nature, God, the Universe or perhaps Bob!
More relevant than the name or label you attach is the
degree of connection and your willingness to allow it into
in your life.
What follows are some basic tips to help you improve your
spirituality as well as help you develop a more solid
connection with your own concept of spiritual connection.
Work on spiritual aspects of your life gradually and
consistently. Doing so keeps you from being overwhelmed.
- Engage in the practice of meditation
In a consistent fashion, try to establish a time and place
where you could spend a quiet moment in the morning or
during the evening. Ten to fifteen minutes is all it takes.
This is also a good time to assess how your life is going
or to simply focus and quiet the mind. Your mind needs some
personal space too. The key to effective meditation is
controlling your breathing. Breathe deeply and
rhythmically and when thoughts intrude, simply focus on
your breathing again.
Praying is a form of meditation. Having a short meditation
phrase helps you focus on your breathing instead of any
random thoughts that may come and go in your mind. My
personal favourite is "Om Mani Padme Hum", which is a
Buddhist mantra that is not readily translated into
English. (For more information on this mantra, please see
http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme
-hung.htm)
-Don't isolate, be with people.
You could try joining a dance class or joining a hobby
club. For some folks, having positive relationships and
interaction with different people can alleviate that
feeling of loneliness. Personally, I play ping pong with a
group of friends every week.
-Keep your mind active, keep learning
It is never too late to go on learning. The mind needs
nourishment, so make sure you continually feed it. You
could do so by taking some courses at your nearest
community college. You can start engaging in a book study
group or just by reading books and watching DVD's related
to psychology, spirituality or self-help.
-Have fun
I like this part. Believe it or not, being spiritual does
not only mean being serious all the time. Ironically, being
spiritual allows you the freedom to not take yourself too
seriously.
Why not engage in some hobby or activity for the simple fun
of it? You could begin by exploring sports, hobbies or
whatever it is that intrigues you.
-Be of service to others
For some people, doing some volunteer activities or doing
some acts of random kindness works best to help them become
more spiritual. Giving for the sake of giving and not for
some ulterior motive makes people feel good inside. This is
how we make the world a better place and increase our
capacity for compassion.
-Practice non-judgment
This is hard because everyone makes judgements all the
time. When you judge someone you are really comparing them
to your own standards. If they do not meet your standards
you can look down on them and feel superior. If they exceed
your ideas you could be jealous. This is a lose-lose
situation. Again, awakening your compassion allows you to
view others with empathy rather than judgement.
-Show gratitude
There is actually a lot to be thankful for, and
acknowledging the bounty in your life allows more to enter.
I also regularly express gratitude to my body for
supporting me.
Again, try to practice each day appreciating an aspect in
your life for which you are grateful. Thank the universe
for another day to spend and another day to make yourself,
your life, or the lives of others better.
In conclusion, making room for spirituality in your life
will greatly enhance your feeling of well-being and
connectedness. And don't forget to breathe, breathe, and
breathe again!
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Spirituality is an important part in my life, and hopefully
in yours too. Taking positive action in this area helps
keep you centered and focused. Take note that religion is a
lot different from spirituality. The former being more
dogmatic and the latter concentrating more on your own
personal relationship with whatever Higher Power is most
relevant to you.
Naturally, you may call your Higher Power whatever you want
to, like Mother Nature, God, the Universe or perhaps Bob!
More relevant than the name or label you attach is the
degree of connection and your willingness to allow it into
in your life.
What follows are some basic tips to help you improve your
spirituality as well as help you develop a more solid
connection with your own concept of spiritual connection.
Work on spiritual aspects of your life gradually and
consistently. Doing so keeps you from being overwhelmed.
- Engage in the practice of meditation
In a consistent fashion, try to establish a time and place
where you could spend a quiet moment in the morning or
during the evening. Ten to fifteen minutes is all it takes.
This is also a good time to assess how your life is going
or to simply focus and quiet the mind. Your mind needs some
personal space too. The key to effective meditation is
controlling your breathing. Breathe deeply and
rhythmically and when thoughts intrude, simply focus on
your breathing again.
Praying is a form of meditation. Having a short meditation
phrase helps you focus on your breathing instead of any
random thoughts that may come and go in your mind. My
personal favourite is "Om Mani Padme Hum", which is a
Buddhist mantra that is not readily translated into
English. (For more information on this mantra, please see
http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme
-hung.htm)
-Don't isolate, be with people.
You could try joining a dance class or joining a hobby
club. For some folks, having positive relationships and
interaction with different people can alleviate that
feeling of loneliness. Personally, I play ping pong with a
group of friends every week.
-Keep your mind active, keep learning
It is never too late to go on learning. The mind needs
nourishment, so make sure you continually feed it. You
could do so by taking some courses at your nearest
community college. You can start engaging in a book study
group or just by reading books and watching DVD's related
to psychology, spirituality or self-help.
-Have fun
I like this part. Believe it or not, being spiritual does
not only mean being serious all the time. Ironically, being
spiritual allows you the freedom to not take yourself too
seriously.
Why not engage in some hobby or activity for the simple fun
of it? You could begin by exploring sports, hobbies or
whatever it is that intrigues you.
-Be of service to others
For some people, doing some volunteer activities or doing
some acts of random kindness works best to help them become
more spiritual. Giving for the sake of giving and not for
some ulterior motive makes people feel good inside. This is
how we make the world a better place and increase our
capacity for compassion.
-Practice non-judgment
This is hard because everyone makes judgements all the
time. When you judge someone you are really comparing them
to your own standards. If they do not meet your standards
you can look down on them and feel superior. If they exceed
your ideas you could be jealous. This is a lose-lose
situation. Again, awakening your compassion allows you to
view others with empathy rather than judgement.
-Show gratitude
There is actually a lot to be thankful for, and
acknowledging the bounty in your life allows more to enter.
I also regularly express gratitude to my body for
supporting me.
Again, try to practice each day appreciating an aspect in
your life for which you are grateful. Thank the universe
for another day to spend and another day to make yourself,
your life, or the lives of others better.
In conclusion, making room for spirituality in your life
will greatly enhance your feeling of well-being and
connectedness. And don't forget to breathe, breathe, and
breathe again!
----------------------------------------------------
Easy online business - no selling! Help others while
helping yourself.
http://www.9dollarsolution.com/?hub=10941