I wanted to chat about Spiritual health today. When the word Spiritual comes into the conversation, some immediately think of God and church; however, I think it’s much more than that. With each religion, a higher power encourages us to connect with the world around us as well as with their word. This could mean many different things to different people.
To me, it means connecting with other humans and having a deep connection with the people around me. Staying empathetic and staying away from negativity or judgement. Being open to giving and helping others when needed. A huge part of my Spiritual growth recently has been giving others my time. I have always been a busy lady and I would make excuses for not doing things with friends or family. This year, my word was “Connect” because I wanted to set my focus on opening myself up to connect with others around me, including meeting new people. A part of this growth has been working on being a good listener. In this age, we are so connected to a screen and being attached to our phones 24/7. My goal is to be 100% present with whoever I am speaking to and let them know that they have my full attention and an empathetic ear. This has really helped me in my coaching practice. This doesn’t mean thinking of the next thing to say while they are speaking either. Being open to receiving without judgement and practicing a beginners mind of asking questions. Spiritual growth through community and human connection is one way I like to practice this.
Another way I like to think of Spirituality is connecting through nature. I do this by eating organic produce, recycling and staying waste-free as much as possible, going for walks and hikes, meditating, limiting the amount of meat I eat (only eating organic, grass-fed, and humanely sourced meat), and practicing gratitude for the world and environment around me. This can also mean different things to everyone, which makes Spirituality so individual and unique for you.
When I do listen to the word of God, I have been loving The Meeting House for years. They have a podcast and audio cast that I can take anywhere with me no matter where I am in the world. I love the teachings! Their underlying message for every meeting is “live your life with love,” which is also my mantra. Love to yourself, love to others, love to the world around you, and love to a higher power.
I encourage you to explore different parts of your Spirituality and open yourself up to a world that you’re not used to exploring. If you’re used to your traditional church, maybe trying meditation. If you’re a health nut like me, maybe looking at how you approach your relationships with others.
Recent Comments