10 Ways to Bring Spirituality Back into Your Life

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Most of us are given a set of spiritual and moral guidelines in the early stages of life. As times toughen, and our faith and beliefs are tested by circumstances we may not have expected, we find out just how strong that belief system is and where our spiritual ‘breaking point’ may be.

You’ll find yourself tested. Life will often go in the opposite direction of what you had in mind for yourself. And when it goes awry, you might find yourself straying from that original spiritual ‘blueprint’ you were given from a young age.

When you have a moment of clarity, and you realize you’ve gone down the wrong path, here are ten ways to infuse spirituality back into your life. From here, you can find your way back to following that ‘moral compass’ you’ve always known how to follow.

Think and Act Positive

If you think positive, positive actions will follow. A positive attitude is crucial to reintroducing spirituality into our lives, and too often we underestimate the effects of a positive outlook on our day to day lives. American Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, when asked how he was able to guide the American relay team to gold, said that on the very first day he told his teammates that they were only to think positive thoughts and say positive things to one another. He didn’t want to hear any negative talk in the locker room, the pool, or among teammates. His leadership by positive example was an important ingredient to success. And if we are to reintroduce spirituality into our lives, a positive outlook is crucial.

Meditate

Meditation is a key to quieting the mind and being able to access our higher selves. When we enable ourselves to dig deep into our unconscious and hear what that higher self needs, the path back to a spiritual life will come in clearer view. It’s amazing what positive and creative solutions you’ll be able to tap into while meditating, as well as the benefits for your physical health. While meditation guides are as common as sushi bars, and everyone seems to have a different favorite, the easiest place to sample a few mediation methods is to check out the many videos on YouTube. There are thousands of wonderful guided meditations and with a little searching, you are sure to find one that resonates with you.

Communicate Clearly and Openly

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Sometimes our hang-ups are the simple result of not expressing what we truly want. When we open the lines of communication without attacking or speaking in a tone that raises the defenses of others, we have a real chance at progress. A long talk with someone whom we’ve had a misunderstanding can be one of the most spiritually rewarding things we can do – both for the other person and ourselves, as well. And there are times we think that what we’ve said isn’t hurtful at all, they were just our feelings at the moment. While this may be true, try to listen to the tone in which it was said; the old saying ‘it’s not what we say but how we say it’ is still a fine rule.

Listen to Your Higher Self

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Your higher self begins about six inches above your scalp (higher if you’re still teasing your hair in an 80’s metal kind of way). And it really does know exactly what you need for growth if we listen. We are all put here to continue our spiritual growth in some way, and getting in tune with our soul’s deepest needs is crucial. Your higher self guides you, comforts and helps you in all ways. Like a strong radio signal, if we tune in it’ll tell us exactly which way to turn, what to avoid and who might be a good spiritual guide in a time of need. When we take out a few of our daily distractions, tune in and really listen, extraordinary things begin to happen.