Spiritual = relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Alignment = a position of agreement or alliance.
"Being spiritually aligned means feeling connected to the essence of your being and the deepest values by which you live by. It is connecting to a higher source of intelligence or power, and/or identifying with something greater than the material world. Being spiritual can become a way of life." - Tony Fahkry
"Spiritual wellness has the power and capability to make your decisions and choices easier, ground you during periods of change and give you the resiliency to survive with grace and inner peace in the face of adversity." (1)
Having a spiritual element in your life may help you progress when struggling with a physical or mental condition, or an unexpected life change. It can provide great support, trust and faith in navigating your path forward.
Practices to strengthen your connection to a greater power can include:
Meditation
Prayer
Movement/yoga
Reading/study
Community support
Being in nature
Create rituals to connect with yourself
Self-care
Spirituality is about your personal relationship with whatever you consider to be the highest, most pure source of where you came from.
Exploring the arts – music, singing, dance
It explores questions like,
Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How are things in life connected? Does everything happen for a reason? What is the point of suffering? How does my higher power co-create my life with me?
"Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives." – Brené Brown
Your spiritual alignment is unique to you. It is making choices and taking actions that are in harmony with your values, your truth and your connection to a higher power.
Spiritual Alignment and Health:
Without engagement in your own spirituality, optimal health cannot be. Your nervous system and biology cannot thrive or operate in harmony without trust in a higher power, and letting your values guide your life. Being out of alignment causes stress and inner conflict which can result in a range of health challenges.
"You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope." - Thomas Merton
What does spiritual alignment mean to you?
What are ways you can explore and develop this further in your own life?
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