Spiritual Selfcare 

Spiritual self care is comprised of actions we take to deepen our connection with our higher self: who we truly are. This part of ourselves is the REAL us, driven by our deep desires and what matters most to us at our core. It’s separate from the ego, and is instead driven by the soul. Practicing spiritual self care not only leads to greater inner peace, but it can help us live in greater alignment with our core values. Activities that nurture our spirit and allow us to think bigger than ourselves. Spiritual self care does not have to be religious, although for some it is.

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Tips & Tricks On How to Improve Spiritual Selfcare

1. Question the purpose of your existence. Ask yourself a few key questions as you go on a quest to achieve balance through spiritual wellness. Self-exploration is the key to developing your spiritual balance.

Ask yourself:

• What defines me?

• What is the purpose of my existence on the planet?

• What things, people, and ideologies should I be committed to?

• What do I want out of life?

2. Connect to what’s meaningful. After you’ve answered those questions, your next mission is to connect to and identify with the things in life that you want to represent you. Do you believe in helping others? Is it your interest to sacrifice the physical aspects of life to gain spiritual strength?
Put the answers to the questions to work.

• Contribute to a charity if you’re inclined to help others.

• Go on a fasting mission to gain endurance and clarity of mind.

3. Test your limits. When you take on challenges, you expand your understanding of a whole new myriad of possibilities for you.

Testing your limits could involve many things. Here are some examples:
Take on a physical challenge that ordinarily you wouldn’t take on due to fear of failure, disappointment, or the challenge itself.

• Make a decision based on your beliefs even though you know it may not be popular.

• Have the strength to stand by those convictions even if others reject them.

Spiritual Self Care Activities

Meditation: Meditation is a way to calm your mind and relax your body. When you quiet your mind, you raise your body’s vibration and end up feeling good. Use guided meditations or listen to mantras as you sit in a quiet place and just focus on your breath. When you notice your mind wandering and thinking about things like ‘Did I pay that bill?’ And ‘I need to buy laundry soap,’ just go back to quieting your mind and focusing on your breathing.

Nature: Nature is your connection to the universe. Try walking on some earth with your bare feet and you can literally feel the earth’s energy within you. Go for a hike or head to the beach and breath in the fresh air. Allow yourself to fully enjoy the moment.

Gratitude: When you’re thankful, you are in a good place spiritually. Start and end your day with gratitude. Try these gratitude journal prompts or simply write down 5 things you are grateful for each day.

Yoga: Yoga helps you bring balance to your mind, body and spirit. It helps release negative energy and strengthens and empowers you inside and out.

Journal: Journal can you develop a great sense of self and is very beneficial on your spiritual journey.

Unplug: When you unplug from social media and technology, you discover things about yourself and the world around you that you may have missed. Limit these distractions and you’ll become more mindful. Try a Social Media Detox.

Affirmations: Repeating daily affirmations helps cultivate a positive, strong mind and spirit.