Feeling a lag in your spiritual growth? Like others are racing ahead of you? The dogs are winning? Then you need to do an awareness check-in, because you are doing more than you realize. Here is list of examples:
Religion: you don't have to go to church. But if you are practicing anything positive from a religious teaching, recognize it. God is Love. Do you love anyone? Don't judge: ever thought how someone else feels? That is a utilization of non-judgment. Speak the truth: ever not lie? If so, you are on a spiritual high. Believe in something you can't see, then you have faith. Been kind, you are loving your neighbor. Sharing a family tradition is to honor your ancestors.
The everyday niceties that we often take for granted, can be a reflection of our religious values. Please note this applies to every religion that asks us to be good, do good.
Okay, now surely you have smiled in your lifetime, and even shared it. Did you know that smiling can incite the crazy reaction of causing others to feel good? And that that will spread as the smile recipient passes on those good vibes to others? Your grin is a seed of positivity, to the vibration of the world.
Ever taken a trip beyond your country, or even state? When you experience a different culture, you discover that there are other ways to do things. A broadened world view makes it difficult to believe that your way is the only way. Other cultures have existed rather well doing the same types of things, but in a different way. A ch-ching to the spiritual change purses includes acknowledging that we are all on the path to a higher, better self. And there is more than one way to get there.
The traveling bit is a two-way street. Any interactions you have with locals on your travels, will help them to see the same. It's all about coexistence, baby.
Being thankful is the Big Momma in the room. That brings abundance in two ways. When your spirit guides get to know what it is you appreciate, they know what more to bring. And, acknowledging what you are thankful for, helps reveal how much greatness exists in your life. Saying thank you boosts the energy field. Double whammy win.
Often, the thing we hear about getting mad, is to count to three (or some king of pause) when you feel anger about to roar. This gives us the space needed to respond rather than react. Responding allows you to evaluate the situation, and search for a more creative way to handle whatever is being hurled at you. You don't get mired down in the muck of reacting. And as with any sport, the more you practice responding over reacting, the easier it gets with every stresser. Oh yum, life just got more fun. So when you have taken the pause moment, you are being some kind of awesome.
Know thyself. I have the perfect example for this one. Used to be, I lost my keys weekly. It's not a fun party to be running late, and discover that your keys have taken this time to do a Walk About. And as I have moved many times in my life, this problem became huge for me. So now, each place that I move into, the first thing I do is to hang up a key rack right next to the front door. It has become automatic for me to hang up the keys before doing anything else in the house. I know myself and my careless, key losing way, and found a good solution.
This small example demonstrates what peace there can be when you examine how you handle a situation that you want to change. What can you do differently? Before you can figure it out, you have to know yourself well enough to know how you contributed to the problem. Be your own creative solution.
Being of service can be as simple as opening the door for the person behind you, to donating a kidney. Wide bridge of possibilities that you have stood on many times. Remember to do the service without strings attached, and you have made a leapfrog sized bounce on your path.
Healthy food and body. Eaten a fruit or veggie this week, taken the stairs, skipped with a child? Taking care of yourself shows your body that you appreciate it. Go back to the section on appreciation and see why this is such a good thing.
Encouraged someone with words of support? You are wallowing in spiritual action.
Being a spiritual stair stepper is ingrained in you. Recognize what you already do. The world is a better place because you are in it.
Heather Leigh,
On a lifetime quest to do better, daily
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