Spiritual wellness refers to people’s urge to find the true meaning, purpose, and bond to an aspect that’s way eminent than themselves. It recognizes an individual’s search for a more profound meaning of living. Being spiritually healthy with an opportunity for spiritual development means that you are connected to a supreme being and to everything that surrounds you. That particular bond will pave the way for creating choices and making moves that align with your core values.
However, there are moments when you feel disconnected, lost, and demotivated. It’s normal for people to feel that way, especially when their lives are in the hustle and bustle. When you arrive at those dimmer times, worry not. There are several ways to gain better spiritual wellness, like the following:
Be more connected with your faith community
As part of the faith community, specifically the Christian family, your mandated responsibility is to be a great follower that abides by His orders. There can be days when you are more submerged into human activities that you, in a way, disobeyed Him. The strong current of life and the ongoing progress of the people around you can be the primary reasons that you lost your connection with your Christian family.
However, this may be the best time for reconnection. Reflect on your past actions and encourage yourself to be more active. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be in Church every time, instead take one step at a time. Don’t forget to remember and keep the sacredness of Sabbath day. Also, respect your fellow believers, volunteer on Church-related activities if you have time, talk to Him regularly, and follow His rules.
Explore new hobbies
Sometimes, the monotony of life becomes too much that it deeply affects your spirituality. It might be the call for you to try something new. Perhaps in developing new hobbies, you become more connected and motivated that you regain or find your meaning and purpose. Spend your leisure time reading books, such as the spiritual book by Hedin Daubenspeck titled Pony Ride to an Awakening. Another great hobby is doing arts and crafts, which can greatly boost your creativity and resourcefulness.
Moreover, if you enjoy the outdoors as much as the indoors, you may try other activities that promote not only spiritual wellness but also mental and physical fitness. Strolling, mountain climbing, biking, swimming, road tripping, camping, photography, fishing, archery, and horseback riding are some of the best ones to try. Being active and one with nature can clear your mind and heart, bringing to closer to spiritual development and wellness.
Rekindle your passion
A lost passion can be a trigger spirituality-related problem. When you realize that the things you once were in love with don’t spark the same joy anymore, questions and emotions start to arise. This can refer to a sudden disinterest in playing a sport, creating stories, taking photographs, reading books, making art, and the likes. The reason can be due to personal growth, the monotony of life, insignificant comments, and pressure. But, if you still don’t want to let go of your craft, then take a break and find ways to rekindle your passion. You can achieve this through focusing on yourself, revisiting memories, and starting fresh and small. Take your time until you feel yourself again. You never know how it can also develop your spiritual and emotional wellness.
Try daily meditation and devotional prayer
Meditation and devotional prayer are two different things but are somehow related to each other. The impact of these two factors can be the following: stronger spiritual core, more positive mind, and happier life. When you meditate, you create a personal bubble filled with relaxation and peace that transcend through your mind, body, and spirit. As for devotional prayer, you become more connected with Him resulting in strengthening your faith, gaining peace of mind, and feeling safe and loved. When you try and maintain these two practices, you become more spiritually healthy because you know how to let out of the negativity infiltrating your life. Thus, conducting daily meditation and prayer is a great way to express and release, leading to a better life.
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