Hi Spirit Friends!

While thinking of a subject idea for today’s post, I wanted to do a list of some sort that really kinda sums all this spiritual stuff together. Many of these suggestions I have previously mentioned but do like to repeat sometimes and especially for those that are new here. As the world-famous psychic medium and card reader Colette-Baron Reid says about her readings (and this can apply here too) but “They are prescriptive, not predictive.” I LOVE that quote because really, that’s how we need to look at everything in life but also with spiritual gifts. All of these topics are guidelines and ideas but you have the power of FREE WILL to manifest changes all on your own. I never rely on any one thing to benefit me like cards or even crystals. They all work together and your inner spirit will guide you to the right decisions in your life. So, having said that— let’s move on to my list and I sure hope you can use this as a tool for guidance on your spiritual journey.

6 Ways to Stay Spiritually Connected

~~~ Meditate or pray

~~~ Mantras/Affirmations

~~~ Journaling/Writing

~~~Reading or Watching Spiritual Material often

~~~Doing Something You Enjoy Everyday

~~~ LISTEN to Guidance you receive

Well, let’s dive into a little more on these and I sure hope some resonate with you. Perhaps, like me you might say: “I do that!” If so, awesome my friend since you are on the right path! You can incorporate these however you wish whether you work on some, all, or a little bit each day. The Universe just wants you to connect but it doesn’t matter how or what your BFF is doing. Maybe you also have some others but always remember to BREATHE throughout the day and take those big breaths before you begin anything new or different. YOGA is another really great one to also practice so feel free to add whatever you wish! NATURE is another one!!!

Meditating or praying doesn’t have to be super serious or formal at all. My advice though is to try really hard sticking with the same time or place everyday since that strengthens your connection to Spirit and increases your vibration. Don’t worry if you don’t say a memorized prayer from childhood, make up your own! If meditating is difficult, try some other ways and I mention MANY in my post “Stay Centered and Focus” dated 1/22/18 on this blog. There are tons of other ideas you can try if meditating isn’t your thing whether it’s guided or just music with a timer (like me these days!)

Some people LOVE mantras or affirmations and some don’t. The reason some don’t is because manifesting is HARD–especially if you are a newbie. It can become a challenge reading some else’s words and then applying them to your life. Make a vision board and cut out your own inspiring words or phrases. That way, you have your own to see everyday. Other people love words that have worked for many spiritual teachers and they want to make it part of their practice too. Try out a few and see how they work. You can just choose one word at first and visualize it in your mind and then repeat it several times. I had to do this in a meditation workshop once and the FIRST word that entered my mind was CONFIDENCE. That was so perfect for me but you can say a phrase too and switch it up. Try making a list like a word or phrase for a week and then change it. CALM has many great tools on this and once you increase YOUR confidence, it is different. It works like this:      “May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I be safe. May I be loved.” You can change that to others so as to include the world but over time it might switch up to: “I AM happy. I AM healthy. I AM safe. I AM loved.” Notice the difference? Give it shot over time– I would LOVE to hear how this is going for you!

Journaling and writing is another one that can be hard for some but again, do what works for you. I mentioned writing grievances down concerning others and then possibly burning them in a previous post. Come on, we ALL have those about people and I bet you do too! Begin there if writing your “thoughts” sounds too intimidating. Make a spiritual “to-do” list of a few things to conquer that day. Start small and then increase. I can’t assume you are all natural writers (like me!) and ya know what— THAT”S O.K.!!! I’m not suggesting you pen a novel or even a book like mine (wink-wink!) but just try a session and do what feels right for you. I know for me getting ideas, thoughts, or grievances down on paper where I can SEE them works wonders for my spiritual mind. Remember just like with physical exercise, we HAVE to work our spiritual muscles too and increase those reps everyday in a way that benefits us. Always try, that’s all I ask! Read them out loud too!!!

Reading or watching Spiritual Material is great but like with any of this, you have to make the time. Yes, that is extremely challenging for some but with anything you REALLY want to do, you WILL make the time. Choose things that align with your spirit since it can become very overwhelming with everyone and everything out there. I also mentioned some of this in another blog post about “The Path You Choose”dated 8/6/18. Even with some books, don’t get intimidated friends…. I like to skip to the parts that affect me the most and read those first since spiritual books aren’t a fiction novel you have to read cover to cover or you’ll be lost! If you aren’t into books, there’s youtube or other things in the media. Podcasts are listening and maybe I should’ve included  AUDIO  but I think you get the idea. Pick your passion and stick with it. Your higher self will thank you! A little goes a long way…..

Doing something you enjoy should be everyone’s favorite because  honestly, who doesn’t love that idea!? You might be wondering how doing something possibly un-related to spirituality can connect to the Universe but believe me— IT DOES!!! Doing stuff you enjoy lifts your spirit and the Universe wants you to happy. Get giddy about the little things, that’s the best! If you get excited about cooking a new food, great! If you get psyched about cleaning out your basement, terrific! You see where I’m going with this, right? Whatever you do that fills you up with joy or happiness is key. Then, your connection increases and you feel better about yourself. Am sure you can make your own lists and yes, sometimes things aren’t fun. We all have that stuff but make sure you do ONE good thing for yourself everyday—whatever it is. That will keep you centered and remaining positive.

The last one is probably the MOST important since most of us (including myself sometimes) forget to do this….. You need to LISTEN to that inner guidance however it comes to you. The challenging part is the patience and the waiting game if we don’t hear or possibly feel the answers right away. Some get those answers in a minute but others, maybe within the week. Set your intentions, remain genuine, and then LET THEM GO… The Universe is working with you but also release outcomes which is another blog post of mine and get rid of the expectation with how you THINK it should happen. Our thoughts determine the Universe’s work but it also knows what is in our best interest and highest good. We need to trust and believe without trying to control the situation. We all have those moments of something not working out as planned and sometimes it takes forever for us to see why that happened. We may never have all the answers but we do get the lesson. Take time making a serious life-changing decision but some things I think you already know deep in your heart. Don’t forget on this one that the mind, heart, AND GUT all work together to make us feel right so try to balance out all three. Be still and quiet without praying or asking and see what ideas come to you. This takes practice but you will start to know how you feel and what your senses tell you.

There you have it. My 6 little tricks to stay spiritually connected to the Universe and I sure hope you try or are already trying some of these. PLEASE share if you have others I haven’t mentioned as I always say—we are in this together! Also, don’t forget about MY SPECIAL OFFER to 5 people that leave me a comment!!!  Use your gifts and share them with others while LISTENING to your intuition everyday…..

~~~ Next week, I am going to share with you TIMES SPIRIT CAN VISIT and possibly do a Youtube video on this as well. I will explain the benefits of connecting and what I have learned as part of my practice. If you’re stuck on this or confused, give it a read and subscribe to my Youtube channel for more spiritual tools!

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