In Spiritual Counseling we discuss and explore spiritual practices. These practices could be meditation led by another or sitting quietly by yourself. You can listen to soft music or sit in silence and be present. Meditation does not have to be just sitting inside or outside. It can be walking in the woods connecting to nature. It can be walking near a body of water, touching or gazing at the water, or sitting on the ground and feeling the earth beneath you, grounding you.  Spiritual practices can also include chanting by yourself or with others. It can be dancing, drawing, writing in journals, painting, writing poetry, making a vision board, breath work, yoga, lighting a candle or taking an Epsom salt bath. 

There are so many ways spiritual practices can bring us joy and connection to spirit that we long for. Which one is right for you? I’ve struggled in the past to sit and meditate in silence.  Sometimes I daydream the whole time and I need to remind myself to stay in the moment. Each of the suggestions I mentioned here I have tried. Each one is different and touches us in different ways. If one spiritual practice doesn't speak to you, try another. Spirit loves to connect to us when we are enjoying ourselves and being fully present in our bodies. If you are looking for a spiritual practice and are not sure which one is right for you, try them all. See how you feel. Spirit will show you the way to a deeper love of yourself and your spiritual connection to the divine. It’s not important what spiritual practice you decide upon, it’s important that you participate every day in that practice and take 10 or 15 minutes to start your day connecting to spirit. If you are interested in Spiritual Counseling or more on spiritual practices, contact me at Connectingmindandbody.work.