Every day we begin our lives with a routine. Its a part of life; we wake up, brush our teeth, wash our face and hopefully fuel ourselves with a good hearty breakfast. What we choose to incorporate into our morning can set the pace for our day. Sometimes it can foretell what is to come if our morning begins rushed and hurried before we even get out the door, we are probably exhausted by noon and ready for the day to come to a close.
Though sometimes this is unavoidable; taking a few minutes to get in touch with ourselves in the morning and get into alignment can really make a difference.
Exercise is often subscribed for this purpose. It help us to begin the day feeling rejuvenated when we participate in some form of physical activity. This can include a morning jog, walk, perhaps we turn on an aerobics video or perform a yoga routine. Any form of exercise is good to do and encourages good health.
What I find of equal value is taking time for what I call my “spiritual awakening.”
The spirit needs “awakening” just as any other part of our selves. Each day it beckons us to listen, go inward and give ourselves sometime to “Be.” Taking time to become in touch with the essence of what makes us “beings” is important. I am sure you have heard in some variation “we are spiritual beings in physical form.” However we may believe this to be true for ourselves considering our spiritual and or religious nature we can honor this by creating a space to honor our spirit in our lives each day as the sun rises.
Prayer, meditation, a walk in your garden, attending your spiritual community, a moment to center yourself on a yoga mat; whatever ritual of practice we choose, make it personal. We alone should feel most at peace in these moments; at rest and in communion with our spirit. It should be meaningful to us and us alone. Perhaps you read a few passages from a book that inspires you and with that you walk out the door; so be it.
Recently I watched two films (“Amour” & “Seven Pounds”) that reiterated to me life is only with purpose when we feel in touch with the “essence” of ourselves. We can go through the motions of life; the mechanics without ever really being present. Acting on our better behalf to live in full health needs the support of our spiritual self-which brings us to feel “alive.”
When we are unwell for example, the physical draining of our body make us feel weak. But what drains our body of life even more is how out of touch we feel with our “selves”. The road to feeling better includes nurturing our spiritual self. It is by taking steps in this direction day by day that we ensure our health is restored and kept alive for us to enjoy.
Take time to renew your purpose and come together with your spirit each day and enjoy the bounty of a healthy life with me.
In health,
Safara
