5 Simple Ways to Create a Powerful Spiritual Routine
No, this is not just for “religious” people.
Some people might call me “religious”, but they’d be wrong.
I went to seminary — I have a Master’s Degree in Religion, with an emphasis in biblical interpretation, no less. But I didn’t want to be a minister.
The truth is, I’m not really Christian enough for most Christian churches. I don’t agree with everything on their “This We Believe” page.
And that’s okay. I still enjoy a relationship with what many people call “God.” I tend to call Her the Universe, or the Divine, or simply, Love. And I feel supported and connected to the Divine when I engage in regular spiritual practices.
What follows are five of those practices, for your consideration.
Meditation
The benefits of meditation have been well-documented by organizations like Mayo Clinic and include:
- stress relief
- increased self-awareness
- reducing negative emotions
- increasing emotions like patience and tolerance
Of course, meditation can also be a form of prayer or spiritual solitude. When I take even five minutes to meditate silently, I…
