Whether you’ve just lost a job or a loved one, it’s easy to let go of the parts of you that you can’t see. Your spirituality is often the most fragile in these trying times. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
One of the goals of tapping into your spiritual self is to come to the realization that life is a constant series of changes and you have to change along with it. There are some practices that can help you do just that.
- Set an intention: This can be anything you want it to be, but try to think of intentions that will help you through the grieving process — revisit an old hobby this week, join a support group, etc.
- Educate yourself: From books to movies to podcasts to lectures, there is an abundance of ways to educate yourself on enhancing your spiritual journey.
- Find moments of peace: Whether it’s guided meditation, journaling, or simply taking a few minutes to yourself in a quiet environment, finding a quiet moment every day can help you have a greater connection to the universe.
- Take care of your health: It’s important to get regular activity and to fuel your body if you want to have the physical and mental energy to get through life on the toughest of days. Find a workout that works for you and makes you feel good about the moments you are engaged in activity.
- Add playfulness into your practice: Joy is considered one of the “five noble notions,” so laugh often and don’t take yourself so seriously.
- Look for signs: The universe regularly sends hints and clues — in this case, perhaps it’s something connected to your loved one, giving you permission to move on. Keep your eyes and ears open.
- Connect with others: Staying socially active is a necessity during the grieving process, so consider occupying yourself with a spiritual workshop, class, or retreat — you may even meet some new friends in the process.
- Experiment: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to spiritual wellness, so try different activities to see what works best for you — it’s likely that you’ll know when you’ve reached that point.
Guest blogger Lucille Rosetti: Lucille created TheBereaved.org as a means of sharing tools to help people through the grief process. Having lost some of the people closest to her, she understands what it’s like, and how it can be an emotional roller coaster that doesn’t always seem to make sense.
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