{"id":13,"date":"2009-03-23T12:48:55","date_gmt":"2009-03-23T12:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/yourdailyspiritualstimulus\/2009\/03\/recession-a-time-for-spiritual-renewal.html"},"modified":"2009-03-23T12:48:55","modified_gmt":"2009-03-23T12:48:55","slug":"recession-a-time-for-spiritual-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/yourdailyspiritualstimulus\/2009\/03\/recession-a-time-for-spiritual-renewal.html","title":{"rendered":"Recession: A Time for Spiritual Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows the traditional, and generally, negative meaning of
\nthe word recession. It’s a word that can make us feel fearful, anxious,
\nand constricted. Rather than obsessing about this recession as a time
\nof “doom and gloom,” maybe we need a new spin on things. The root word
\nof recession is “recess”, which we all know from childhood means to
\ntake a little break or “time out” to spread our wings and play a
\nlittle. Everything happens for reason and perhaps we needed a “recess”
\nto allow us to slow down and reassess our lives – time to reflect, to
\nconsume less, to feel more, to breathe more deeply and to connect with
\none another and the world around us. <\/p>\n

I believe this recession represents a wonderful opportunity for
\nspiritual renewal. Because let’s face it….we’ve been on the verge of
\nburning ourselves out for quite some time. We’ve been so busy
\nover-doing in order to have bigger, better, more…that unknowingly we
\nbegan to compromise our lives for our lifestyles. <\/p>\n

In reflecting on this I’ve come up with a list of what I think are some
\nvery beneficial things that you can do that can help make this time more
\nmeaningful and possibly, a blessing in disguise. And what’s more,
\nthese are all things that you can do that are either very affordable or free!<\/p>\n

1.    Spend time at home with friends and family just hanging out, watching old movies or  playing board games.<\/p>\n

2.    Spend more time outside in nature, taking long walks, hiking, and exploring.<\/p>\n

3.    Put some good music on and dance. Did you know that it’s impossible to feel bad while dancing?<\/p>\n

4.    Write letters and catch up with friends and family – everyone loves to receive an actual letter!<\/p>\n

5.    Volunteer your time.<\/p>\n

6.    Visit your local museums.<\/p>\n

7.    Have potluck gatherings – choose a theme and have everyone bring a dish.<\/p>\n

8.     Visit Wisebread.com<\/a> to find fun things to do that are free or
\ninexpensive in your area.
    
\n
\n9.    Read a great book or join a book club.<\/p>\n

10.    Get organized!<\/p>\n

11.    Do a manifestation collage using personal photos and pictures
\nfrom old magazines that depict the life you desire to create.<\/p>\n

12.    Begin a meditation practice. <\/a><\/p>\n

13.    Yoga has changed my life and I highly recommend a daily yoga
\npractice of 30 minutes a day. You can even do it at home…I do! There
\nare many different types of yoga, find out your yoga style on Beliefnet.<\/a><\/p>\n

14.    Strengthen your daily prayer and spiritual practice. <\/p>\n

This I know for certain, if you consciously do things that nourish
\nyour body, mind, heart, and spirit, you’re life will be
\nricher…regardless of your financial circumstances.   
 
Peace and Blessings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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