Spirituality, can it help you live longer?
In a study of 4,000 Americans between the ages of 64 to 101, the seniors who were in touch
with their spiritual side lived longer. How much longer?
On average, spiritually-minded seniors were 46% less likely to die.
On top of living longer, being spiritual can also help you lead a more
fulfilling life that exceeds all of your expectations!
If you’re ready to point your life in the right direction,
then this article’s for you! Instead of being religious, we’ll show you how to
talk the talk, and walk the walk of your deepest spiritual desires.
Read on to learn how to get in touch with your soul.
Set Your Mind on Good Things
It’s easier to get in touch with your soul when you’re thinking
about spiritual things. However, to do that you have to learn how to change
your internal dialogue. The average individual has around 6,000 thoughts a day. Oftentimes the thoughts are repetitive, and it’s
common to have more negative thoughts than positive ones.
What’s Your Mind Saying?
Start listening to your internal dialogue, and take note of the
things you’re telling yourself throughout the day. You’ll begin to notice that
you have similar thoughts in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
For example, some people wake up in the morning and their mind
begins telling them all of the ways they failed the day before. From the food
you ate to the clothes you wore, negative self-talk happens a lot more than you
might think.
The good news is that as you become more self-aware, you’ll find be
able to let go of thoughts that aren’t serving you.
Self Love and Spiritual Truths
Once you notice negative old belief patterns, you can begin
replacing them with spiritual truths that set you free! If you’re not sure what
spiritual truths to tell yourself, you can start by practicing self-love.
After all, love is the core of spirituality. Tell yourself how good
you look, and mean it. Think about the things you did right the day before, and
set an intention for the day ahead.
Most importantly, say you accept yourself, exactly as you are right
now, sins washed free. You are worthy of love, and you don’t need to listen to
any thoughts that tell you otherwise.
Lastly, start looking for ways you can cut out negative input from
your life. For instance, listening to upsetting news stories, or getting
involved in gossip, can distract you from your spiritual path.
Read Spiritual Literature
Moving on, reading spiritual literature is a powerful way to set
your mind on the right type of things. However, the key is to read things that
stir up your spiritual energy or give you goose bumps. Here’s a shortlist of books you should check out:
- Between
Heaven and Hollywood: Chasing Your God-Given Dream by David A.R. White
- Adamant:
Finding Truth In A Universe Of Opinions by Lisa Bevere
- Wild
at Heart by John Eldredge
- The
5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
- A
Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
- The
Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Of course, in addition to the list above, it’s also worth your time
to start reading the bible. When you begin reading the bible, you can choose
the traditional Old King James version, or go with a more modern style.
For instance, “The Message”, is an idiomatic translation of the
Bible by a man named Eugene H. Peterson. You’ll be able to enjoy a simple
translation of the Bible’s original languages, making the biblical lessons and
messages easier to digest.
Find Wise Counsel
Next, you can also get in touch with your spiritual side by
surrounding yourself with the right type of people. The friends you have right
now, play a big role in both your spiritual and worldly success. The Bible
talks repeatedly about the importance of surrounding yourself with quality
people.
When you’re getting ready to let someone into your inner circle,
they should be someone who also has a longing for spiritual growth. Next, look
for friends that want you to succeed, rather than trying to hold you back.
Lastly, listen to the things your friends are saying.
Do they build you up with their words or tear you down? Words are
powerful, and while your friends don’t always have to have something nice to
say, they shouldn’t be tearing you down either.
God You Family Church and Work
Another way to jumpstart your spiritual awakening is to have the
right priorities. If you’re spending all of your time at work and neglecting
your relationship with God, you’re going to find it difficult to grow
spiritually. Instead, to have a strong foundation in life we suggest putting
God first, in everything you do.
Next, take care of yourself, by practicing self-care. Examples of
self-care include things like getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and
alleviating stress. Next, after filling up your tank with spiritual food and
self-care, you’ll find it’s easier to give and receive love from your family,
and church friends.
As your spiritual life grows and blossoms, other areas of your life
will start to improve as well. For instance, you’ll find that you have an
easier time connecting with clients and coworkers since you’re not distracted
by negative thoughts or people.
By putting God first, you’ll become more playful, joyful, and
peaceful? Why? God’s love is pure, and when you’re basking in it you feel
worthy and abundant.
Embrace Your Spiritual Side
There you have it! Some of the best tips to help you embrace your
spiritual side. After reading this article, what tip are you going to try
first?
Will you be paying close attention to your internal dialogue? Or
are you going to focus on reading the right type of literature to feed your
mind healthy thoughts?
Of course, to let your light shine, we suggest you follow all of
the advice in this article. As you begin to change and grow spiritually, you’ll
finally be able to learn how to love yourself unconditionally. For more ways to
be happy, explore the rest of this site.
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