Self-Care Sunday: How to Practice Spiritual Self-Care
I want to take a moment to thank Rachel at Rach Talks Business. My post on spiritual self-care is just one in a series of posts on self-care. Many different bloggers have participated and added their thoughts and suggestions for self-care. To read them all you can go to the post that started it all, Self-Care Sunday: The Big Blog Share .
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Self-Care
Self-care means different things to different people. For some itโs a glass of wine, a good book and a bubble bath. For others itโs working out then enjoying a Buddha Bowl at their favourite vegan restaurant.
What I think everyone can agree on, however, is that self-care is vital to both our physical and emotional wellbeing. But what about our spirit?
This is where spiritual self-care comes in.If you would like to know more about Spirituality and itโs importance in our lives read my post Why is Spirituality Important? 6 Ways Spirituality Can Change Your Life!
What is Spiritual Self-Care?
Spiritual self-care is taking time to nurture your spirit. Focusing on your inner self and your connection to the Universe. It is a very personal experience that centres on your beliefs and needs, no one elseโs. It will often reflect your ideologies and may change depending on where you are in your own personal journey.
By practicing spiritual self-care we are not only connecting to the Divine, but also our own true-self. We are getting to know and appreciate our authentic core-being. Not the person we show the world (the ego) but rather the truest, most beautiful part of ourselves. The part of us that wears no masks, that is open, honest and vulnerable. This is where our intuition comes from. It is our soul, our spirit, and our connection to the Universe.
Taking the time to nurture this part of ourselves, provides a sense of contentment, happiness and a deep connection with with everything around us.
How to Practice Spiritual Self-Care
So, how do we incorporate spiritual self-care into our lives?
First we need to decide what results we are looking for. Do you want to build a stronger connection with the Source? Then you may want to incorporate prayer and ritual into your spiritual self-care practice. However, if you are new to spirituality and are looking to find your own individual path, you may find meditation and learning more about spirituality is the direction you want to take. Maybe you are looking for a little comfort food for the soul. Rituals can provide that.
Once you decide on the results you want, you can chose which activities to incorporate into your routine. Finally, decide how often to practice spiritual self-care.
Your spiritual self-care needs may change along the way, and itโs a good idea to reassess your practice now and then. Itโs also fun to experiment with new things. Our spirituality can be expressed in a multitude of ways, so your spiritual self-care practice can be as individual as you are.
Ideas For Practicing Spiritual Self-Care
Meditation
I canโt recommend meditation enough. A regular meditation routine can be life changing. It eliminates stress and anxiety, helps keep us fully present, and connects not only to Source, but also to our higher self. When we meditate we quiet the mind and are able to hear the whispers of our own intuition and the guidance of the Universe.
If you arenโt sure how to meditate, there are apps available. You can also find guided mediations both for free and for sale. You can also follow along with my Loving-Kindness meditation on YouTube.
When meditating, donโt worry about doing it wrong. The important part is the doing. If you take the time to meditate on a regular basis, you will reap the benefits and get better at it too. It only takes 10 minutes a day to have a huge impact.
Prayer
Prayer is another way we can practice spiritual self-care. Although many associate prayer with religion and the church, it is simply having a conversation with the Divine.
There are many types of prayer. Some use structured prayer, others just have a chat with Source. You can pray for guidance, asking the Divine for direction when you need it, or ask for help when you feel lost. Some pray for strength when faced with challenges, but the most powerful prayer of all is โthank you!โ
Gratitude
Gratitude is a wonderful way to practice spiritual self-care as it has one of the highest energy frequencies. When you express gratitude your vibrations sky rocket, making you feel great!โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
Feeling great isn’t the only reason to express gratitude though. By raising your frequency and focusing on all the good in your life, you will be attracting more of the same into your reality. What you focus on is what you create.โ โ โ
Rituals
Rituals are a great option for spiritual self-care.
Attending a religious service is one form of ritual, but you can also create your own. When creating your own rituals set an intention. It may be to release something like a habit, an emotion, belief, or even a person. You can have a ritual to seek clarity on a situation in your life. Or you may want to create a ritual to get to know your inner self a little better.
Create a sacred space by lighting candles, incense, playing ambient sounds.
It is important to bring elements into your ritual that make you feel good. Your ritual can include as many or as few elements as youโd like. Here are a few elements you can include in your ritual:
- Scented bath
- Music
- Drumming
- Meditation
- Dance
- Chanting
- Smudging
- Journalling
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Spiritual Learning
Spiritual learning consists of reading books on spirituality or spiritual growth, watching movies or shows that teach spiritual principles, taking a course or finding and spending time with a mentor.
There are so many fantastic ways to educate yourself about spirituality.
A Few More Ideas
It is good to use your intuition when looking for the perfect spiritual self-care activities. The best ideas will come from within you, but here are a few more ideas to get you started.
- Time in Nature
- Mindfulness
- Music & Dance
- Quiet Contemplation
- Smudging or other Energy Clearing Practice
- Reiki
- Forgiveness
- Journalling
- Energy Work
- Creative Endeavours (painting, colouring, sculpture, collage etcโฆ)
- Yoga
- Chakra Balancing
- Walking Meditation
Final Thoughts
However you decide to practice spiritual self-care, it is important to remember the โself-careโ part. This is not about advancing your spiritual practice or mastering a skill. It is about taking care of your spirit. Getting to know the person within and appreciating all the wonders that are you. So choose activities that make your spirit sing. Get creative and have fun!
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A very unique topic! There’s a bit here for everyone I think. Personally, gratitude and time in nature are the ones that are most my style. Thanks!
Gratitude is a big one for me too. It has been an absolute game changer.
Thanks so much for reading!
What a refreshing read. Thanks for this. Being a Christian, prayer, gratitude, and reading the Bible are the things I do for my spiritual needs and growth.
Thank you so much!
Gratitude is a big part of my life as well.
I totally agree with spiritual self-care. Prayer and Gratitude are what I do every day and some times joining meditation. It’s a matter of what works for each person. Taking care of our spirituality makes us whole and brings a better perspective in life.
Exactly! Everyone has to find their own path to spirituality. Thanks for your comment!
This is a really interesting post. Spirital self care is something that is relatively new to me. I’ve only been practising it for the last 6 months but I have felt huge benefits from it. It even makes me feel so much better, relaxed and refreshed, than any materialistic form of self care ever does.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I feel the same way. The benefits I receive from spiritual self-care, far out weigh any thing materialistic I may try.
Love this! Self-care also means connecting to God and knowing where we come from. Gratitude and prayer should be done every day as it helps us love ourselves more too. Great post and details too! Keep it up.
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Thank you so much! I’m so glad this resonated with you.
This was super interesting to read! I’ve never really been aware of doing something spiritual for self-care Sunday but these are the days I usually try and be out in nature ๐ I want to start meditating and doing yoga on Sundays too! Thanks for giving me inspiration and sharing. xo
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Thanks for your comment Lynn! Meditation is a great form of spiritual self-care. I always feel out of sorts if I don’t get at least a few minutes of meditation in. Let me know how it goes for you.
This is of the kind post that I need this year! I haven’t tried to practice spiritual self-care before so this will definitely help me ๐ Thank you for sharing x
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.
This is just what I was looking for. I have recently started meditating and journaling every day. Was looking for other ways for self care. I have been thinking about trying yoga. Thank you for sharing this post. I have learnt lots more about self care.
I’m so glad this post was helpful for you. Good luck on your spiritual journey!
What great ideas! Just had a little Christian worship song session and prayer this morning, it was super refreshing! Thank you for sharing, Tiffany ๐
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to read my post! ๐
Loved this post! Iโm really focusing on meditation this year xx
Thank you!
I love meditation! It has been a game changer for me.
Really interesting topic! Iโve heard of a few of these techniques but most are new to me, some Iโd never of even considered before! Canโt wait to try some out!
Wonderful! I’m so glad I was able to introduce you to something new!
Thanks for your comment.
Awesome tips!! I’m currently following a self-care routine and learn new stuff about it. This is perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and learned something new.
Great piece! Spiritual self-care is the remedy to live a meaningful life. I practice it everyday. I work on going deep in myself and strengthening my connection to the Divine. It’s a work in progress.
Thank you so much for your comment! I think we are all a work in progress. That, I believe, is our purpose, to learn, grow and better ourselves. Life is like a school for our soul, we come here to gain knowledge and experience things on physical plane. By bettering ourselves, we strengthen our connection to the Divine.
This is an excellent post! My self care consist primarily of meditation, yoga, walks with my dogs, sitting in the warm sunshine, Reiki, reading self care/spiritual books and writing in my gratitude journal.
Your self-care routine sounds amazing! I love it!
I often resort to praying whenever I feel anxious and worried. It’s part of my upbringing and makes me feel at ease. And I also love dancing and walking in nature ๐ These are great self-care tips.
Thanks! I think it’s wonderful that you already have the foundations of a spiritual self-care routine.
I find praying makes me feel more at ease as well.
I love this post so much! Spirituality self care is not talked about enough, and for me it’s the foundation for one’s overall wellness.
You have provided excellent tips as well in how to achieve this, especially first trying to figure which direction in spirituality you want to take first.
Spirituality is very important to me and one of my goals for this year is to build my spirituality alot more.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much Rebekah! I’m so happy this post resonated with you. I wish you all the best on your spiritual journey and please feel free to get in touch if you every need some direction. ๐
I find going out for a walk, absorbing nature and listening to music one of the most relaxing things I can do!
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Thanks for your comment! I swear music has gotten me through this pandemic. No matter how difficult things get, music has the ability to make me feel better.
I practise yoga and meditation and it’s so important to me! I really want to start a gratitude journal as well, I feel like it will work wonders for my mental health too x
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A gratitude journal can be absolutely life changing! By focusing on the good in our lives, we appreciate what we have and open ourselves up to bringing in more good. I definitely recommend some sort of daily gratitude practice, even if it’s just making a mental list of things you are grateful for. Thanks for your comment!
These are lovely ideas. I think it is necessary that we practice spiritual self care. I honestly pray from time to time but attend the mass at church every sunday. Furthermore, I would love to start yoga but I really don’t know how. Could you give me any tips if you know?
It sounds like you are already well on your path as far as spiritual self-care. If you’re interested in starting a yoga practice I highly recommend Yoga With Adrienne on YouTube. She has great videos for beginners and a few different 30 day challenges and it’s all free. Good luck on your yoga journey!
This is a part of self care I don’t do enough of, largely because I feel like I don’t know how. I will have to give this thought as I am a spiritual person, but just unsure how to nurture that spirituality.
Trust your intuition Giulia. We all intuitively know what we need to nurture ourselves and our spirituality, we just have to learn to listen. You will know you’re on the right track, because it will make you feel good. Let me know how it goes.
I love this! I’ve never been massively spiritual, but I find spending a few moments every morning just focusing on my breathing and clearing my mind is so helpful!
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What a wonderful way to start your day!
Thanks for the comment!
This is a wonderful post – I’m not a big spiritual person, however I do adore meditation and journaling as ways to practice self care. You’ve outlined a lot of wonderful information for everyone as spirituality is a range and you’ve done a great job at providing ideas for all. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It’s interesting how different this looks for everyone! For me, spiritual self-care would mean time in prayer and reading my Bible, devoting time especially to learning and growing from what I learn in the quiet with God. Which, of course, now I’m feeling inspired to do after reading your post!
Thanks for the comment! That’s one of the things I love about spiritual self-care, it is a very personal experience and looks a little different for everyone. I’m so glad this post inspired you!