You may think spirituality only mean being religious, but it's really a much broader concept. Almost everyday experiences spirituality. Some people experience it in religious service on in other belief systems, but spirituality can be found almost anywhere, in nature, music , art or philosophy. it applies to your belief about the connection you create with your self and others, and how you express your values in your search for meaning in your life.
Having a feeling of spiritual well-being can improve your health and help you cope with stress, some search has found. Try to experience some spiritual time everyday with these ideas.
Sit alone quietly.Then pray, meditate or use relaxation techniques to help focus your thoughts.
Add moment to focused self-awareness to your day. For example, pause to be grateful for the friends you have or the nature around you.
While you're stuck in traffic, deliberately think about your loved ones or count your blessing.
Read inspirational stories or essays.
Be friendly and courteous to the people around you.
Focus on your surroundings without thinking or judging;just attempt to be apart of the environment.
If you're wondering about your own sense of spirituality, try to remember the places or experiences that give you comfort, hope meaning or purpose in life
Everyday sprituality exercises
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Stressed? Take a Deep Breath
Stress affects all of us.But diaphragmatic and breathing, a deep -breathing technique can help you work through it.
Diaphragmatic breathing doesn't come naturally, so you should practice it for optimal benefit.
Get Comfortable . Wear loss-fitting clothing, and sit or lie on your back with your eyes closed.
Breath Deeply and slowly, using your diaphragm
Feel your abdomen and not your chest, move with each breath. Place a paperback book on your abdomen. When you breath, the book should rise; when you breath out, the book should go down.
Concentrate . Focus on how you feel as the air passes through your nose or mouth then into and out of your lungs.
Visualize . Each time you inhale, visualize fresh, clean air circulating though your body. When you exhale, visualize your stress and tension being released.
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