How To Be More In Touch With Your Spiritual Side

There may come a time in your life when you've achieved enough commercial success and mastered the art of relationships and making healthy living choices that you feel compelled to explore deeper into what's actually going on beneath all the layers of your societal indoctrination. You begin to realize that there is something bigger calling to you from somewhere other than your daily routine. You may hear an internal voice, see indications all around you, or meet new people who are on their spiritual path, and you get interested by the notion that you're intended for more than the 9-to-5 grind and monotonous, day-in, day-out existence you've become accustomed to. You may feel compelled to pursue something more meaningful, but it isn't money or fame—it isn't material possessions or accolades. Your soul is beckoning you to “return home” and reconnect with who you truly are, your soul's mission in this lifetime, and your relationship with God, your Higher Self, and the Universe (or whatever best supports your belief system). You desire to improve your spiritual awareness.

There are numerous advantages to going on a spiritual path, as well as varying degrees of value that your journey will offer to your personal growth and entire life experience. You could be interested in spirituality for a variety of reasons. It's a good idea to think about why you want to become more spiritually aware.

• Is there something missing in your life that you're not sure what it is?
• Are you looking for a deeper connection with your Self—that part of you that exists outside of your name, your job, your home, and the car you drive?
• Do you yearn for a group of people that share your values and are on the same spiritual road as you?
• Do you have the feeling that your life is part of something bigger?

Let's look at how you might build and cultivate spiritual awareness inside yourself now that you've pondered what spiritual awareness means to you and why it's vital for you to explore. Here are five ways to improve your spiritual awareness.

1. Begin meditating on a daily basis.

A daily meditation practice is one of the most effective strategies to become more spiritually aware. Meditation is about taking time to slow down, go within, and be silent and peaceful. It takes you out of the mess in your life and puts you in the present moment—now now, right here.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a skill that may be developed.

3. Commit to Self-Love

You've probably heard that you need to know and love yourself, but what exactly does that imply? Being yourself and finding methods to appreciate the unique abilities, special gifts, and qualities in yourself that you (or others) value is an important aspect of self-love. This is an opportunity to shift your focus to the positive if you prefer to focus on the negative elements of yourself (you're always your own harshest critic). You've been trained to put everyone else's happiness first, even if it means sacrificing your own self-care and survival. Practice being truthful and willing to speak your truth to start overcoming the impulse to put others first so you may honor your own needs. It's completely acceptable to gently decline an offer, to stand out from the crowd, and to stand up for what you believe in, even if it differs from what others believe. You'll notice a good shift if you honor and love yourself as you do others.

4. Develop a stronger bond with others

It's now time to strengthen your bonds with others. Humans are herd creatures, which means they prefer being in the company of others who are like-minded and on the same road as them.

It's crucial to note that as you develop on your spiritual path and begin to awaken, the types of individuals you previously surrounded yourself with may no longer resonate with you (or vice versa). This is normal, yet it might be unsettling at times. As difficult and perplexing as it may seem at first, it is one of the clearest methods to assess your level of transformation. Because you're no longer vibrating on the same frequency, certain friendships may fall apart totally. You may feel lonely at times, but if you stick with it, you'll soon attract new people who are supposed to walk beside you in some way. Keep your eyes peeled for fresh opportunities and partnerships.

5. Develop a Gratitude Habit

Taking the time to be grateful for the people in your life, the chances you've been given, the past lessons you've learned, and the beauty that surrounds you each day will anchor you to the present moment, where you'll become more aware of just how full your life is—right now, today.

Keeping a thankfulness notebook is a popular habit among many people. Every day, write down something you're grateful for and why you're grateful for it. Some people enjoy making a daily list of people, places, objects, or events that provided them joy during the day. You can go back on those days when things aren't going so well and re-read past articles to remind yourself that there is still beauty in your life and in the world, in addition to focusing your attention to the good each day.

There are many opportunities for spiritual exploration everywhere you look, from lavish yoga and meditation retreats in exotic settings to group-led vision quests in distant locations and religious meetings all over the world. Regardless of your culture, theology, beliefs, or interests, there is something for everyone who wishes to pursue a more spiritually focused lifestyle. These five suggestions are a fantastic place to start on your path to becoming more spiritually conscious.

How do I get closer to spirituality?

I'm a mother and a wife. I'm a carpool driver. I cook, and there's a 50/50 chance that my family will eat what I create. I set a goal of exercising six days a week, but I've only been able to do it three times recently. I'm also starting a meditation teaching business. I enjoy socializing with my friends, but I don't get to do it as much as I used to. But, no matter what, I still manage to make time to be spiritual every day.

This isn't to suggest that I'm more spiritual or unique than you. I just incorporate my faith into everything I do, giving even the most boring chores significance and assisting me in my personal development. I'm always learning new things, working on forgiving myself and others, and trying to be more attentive.

Certain days are unquestionably better than others. Even my worst days might feel like a wonderful gift when I have a firmly entrenched spiritual perspective.

Here are six techniques that you can adopt into your daily life to help you live a more spiritual existence:

1. Mindfulness

Even if it's only for a minute, try to start each day with meditation. You'll be able to start your day feeling more centered and grounded as a result of this. Meditation has helped me feel less stressed, have more patience, get better sleep, have a stronger connection to my inner guidance system, and have improved compassion for myself and others.

I started my practice two years ago with eight minutes per day and gradually increased it by a minute or two every few weeks. I now meditate for 20-30 minutes every morning, but consistency is more important than time. It is preferable to meditate for five minutes every day rather than twice a week for 20 minutes. However, it is preferable to meditate twice a week than not at all.

2. Spiritual Consultation

Reading spiritual books has become an important part of my daily meditation routine. Reading novels like Robert Holden's Holy Shift! and Marianne Williamson's A Year of Miracles inspires me every day. These books are constructed with the intention of allowing the reader to read one page per day in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed by commitment. It's incredible how motivated you may feel after reading just one page of truly profound literature.

3. Develop a sense of gratitude

Increasing your thankfulness is a major changer in your life. I am convinced that the more thankfulness you express, the more things you will have to be grateful for from the Universe.

How do I get more in touch with my spirituality?

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• Examine your spiritual foundation. You are merely asking yourself questions about who you are and what you mean when you explore your spiritual essence.

How do you connect with your spiritual side?

What options do I have now?

• Consider meditating. Check to see whether a regular class is offered in your area, or download the Smiling Mind app for a guided meditation.

What are the 3 elements of spirituality?

In their eternal wisdom, all shamans, healers, sages, and wisdom keepers of all centuries, continents, and peoples claim that human spirituality is made up of three aspects: connections, values, and life purpose. These three components are so strongly linked that it may be difficult to tell them apart. Take a minute to ponder on each facet of human spirituality to determine the state of your spiritual well-being if this is possible. This will be a three-part monthly series, starting with relationships.

Internal (your domestic policy)—how you deal with yourself, how you nurture the relationship with yourself and your higher self—and external (your foreign policy)—how you relate, support, and interact with those people (and all living entities) in your environment—are the two categories of relationships.

What criteria would you use to assess your internal relationship, and what steps could you take to improve it?

How would you assess your external relationships, shifting from the perspective of domestic policy to international policy?

How do I get in touch with my soul?

There's a distinction to be made between your ego and your soul. Your ego is your social mask and picture of yourself, whereas your soul is who you truly are beneath all the labels and titles. It is eternal, heavenly, and intrinsically valuable.

Life seems to flow more effortlessly and taking action is less of a challenge when you learn to align more with your spirit each day.

You feel more liberated, joyful, satisfied, empowered, and at peace with yourself. Even when things don't go as planned, you sincerely love and accept yourself.

Unfortunately, we're not taught how to align with our soul, and it can take a little patience to find our way to this area of safety and strength within us after years of being governed by our ego's fears, worries, and incessant chatter.

Here are ten ways to reconnect with your spirit. Making time for one or two of these once or twice a week can make a huge difference in your happiness, well-being, and life.

Spend time in nature.

Nature has a calming impact on us and encourages us to slow down, take deep breaths, and enjoy the moment. Go for a walk in the woods, a run on the beach, a picnic in the park, or some stretches by the water.

Write a soul journal.

It's similar to keeping a standard diary, however you'll delve deeper. You ask your soul questions such as: “How can I get out of this?” in addition “What's holding me back from reaching my goals?” Then, without any self-censoring, you write down your immediate thoughts and feelings to observe what inner wisdom emerges.

Schedule solo dates.

We might become so preoccupied with checking off items on our to-do lists and keeping up with others that we forget to check in with ourselves. So organize a weekly solo adventure to learn more about yourself. Take a coffee break, go to a gallery show, read a book, enroll in a creative class, or explore a new neighborhood.

Take yoga classes.

Yoga is a wonderful method to bring your mind and body together. You get an opportunity to calm your mind and build a lasting sense of inner serenity as you focus your attention on your breathing and positioning for the remainder of the day.

Meditate.

Your inner guide has a moment to talk to you when you tune out from the cacophony of the world and your own internal worries and circling thoughts. Try meditating for five minutes with a soul-calming mantra like “I have nowhere to go, nothing to do.” “There's nowhere to go and nothing to do.”

Travel.

It could be as basic as changing your commute or as grand as planning a vacation around the world. In either case, breaking up your routine and seeing new places forces you to break out from your comfort zone and old patterns. This allows you to rely more on your instincts and inner guiding.

Offer to help others.

You temporarily forget all of your ego-based cares and troubles when you give your time, energy, and love to others, and align with your true spirit, which is kind and open-hearted.

Make time to just be.

For a few moments, just sit and do nothing. Listen to the sounds around you, scan your body for feelings, and take a few deep diaphragmatic breaths. “One conscious breath in and out is a meditation,” Eckhart Tolle says.

Lose yourself in something you love.

It might be anything from dancing to cooking to writing to running to painting. When you're immersed in something you truly enjoy, your mind quiets and your soul takes over. It's a lovely, liberating sensation that we should all try to have more often.

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How do you recognize a spiritual person?

The first evidence of a spiritual person is their lack of fear. When you have a fear or a chronic worry, that fear takes over your life and you are unable to be in the present moment. Fear of public speaking, fear of heights, and fear of bugs are the three most common fears among Americans. Many people, however, are terrified of death, rejection, loneliness, failure, illness, or making poor judgments. Spiritual people understand how to yield to forces beyond their control. In this way, they are similar to children in that they know how to ignore their minds and live fearlessly.

What is the 555 practice?

Uma Beepat devised the 555 exercise, which is a morning mindfulness practice that helps put the mind in a spiritual state. “It really just requires spending five minutes in meditation, five minutes stretching, and five minutes mentally preparing for the day,” says Beepat, the owner of Lotus Wellness Center and a mindfulness coach. Also, check out these 50 Good Morning Quotes to Inspire Your Day for more ways to start your day off right.