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Meditation For Beginners: 2 Simple Starter Meditations
Have you been wanting to embrace your spiritual self more? Maybe you’re a little bit overwhelmed or wondering where to begin? Does the idea of meditating seem out-of-reach or too complicated, yet at the same time, something you’d love to explore? I have good news for you. In this post, I’m sharing two really easy meditations that you can do right now if you want. If you’ve never meditated before, don’t worry. You can choose whichever one sounds more enjoyable to you and begin there. These two short and simple meditations will have you on your way to a rewarding new personal care ritual today. Connect With Your Higher Self…
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5 Must-have Items for Your Spiritual Practice
You may be thinking, “Why would I need material things to be spiritual?” The short answer is you don’t. But at the same time, some items may help your mind focus and your body feel more comfortable while you’re engaged in your meditation or spiritual practice. In this post, I share with you my 5 must-have items to start you on your spiritual practice. We are all made of energy, and that includes the things in your environment. To nurture your spiritual side, make sure the objects around you make you feel good. Have a look at my top picks of spirituality essentials to help you get started and to…
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Ways To Nourish Your Spiritual Self
Before we get into the simple, yet invaluable, ways to nourish your spiritual self, let’s go over a question that often comes up. What does it mean to be spiritual? This is a question that can easily go beyond the scope of this article. Simply put, to be spiritual means you know and are aware that you are more than your physical body and more than your mind. It means you’re aware of yourself as having a soul. More importantly, being spiritual means recognizing that your soul needs to express itself. Often, there is an experience we have that makes us aware that there is more to life than just…
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Stress Primer 101
Happy Monday! I have spent a lot of time over the past couple of weeks discussing how to manage your holiday stress. But I thought it would be good to have a stress primer about stress in general. Don’t worry – I have another post planned that looks at mindfulness and stress coming up soon. Stress and the Body Due to the hectic pace of modern life, it has become increasingly difficult to avoid stressful situations in and out of the home. Common sources of stress include financial hardships, issues at work, unsuccessful relationships, and familial obligations. Individuals from all stages of life experience stress to varying degrees. However, while…
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Yoga 101: A Review of 5 Traditions
[disclosure] Good morning! I have been looking forward to this post for a while… What Is Yoga? Yoga can seem complicated, but it isn’t as complex as it may appear. The practice came to the west back in 1893 when one of India’s celebrated gurus, Swami Vivekananda, was welcomed at the World Fair in Chicago. He’s now known for having sparked the West’s interest in yoga. Literally, the word yoga comes from the Sanskrit term Yug, which means: “to yoke, bind, join, or direct one’s attention”. At the same time, it can also imply concepts such as fusion, union, and discipline. In essence, yoga is most commonly understood as…
