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Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection
Cultivating your spirituality
Spirituality begins with your relationship with yourself, is nurtured by your relationships with others and culminates in a sense of purpose in life. Realizing this, two of the best ways to cultivate your spirituality are to improve your self-esteem and to foster relationships with those who are important to you. This can lead to a deepened sense of your place in life and in the greater good.
Looking inward
- Try prayer, meditation and relaxation techniques to access your inner wisdom and help focus your thoughts.
- Keep a journal to help you express your feelings and record your progress.
- Seek out a trusted adviser or friend — preferably someone who has had similar life experiences — who can help you discover what's important to you in life. Sometimes others may have insights that you haven't been able to discover on your own.
- Read inspirational stories or essays to help you evaluate different philosophies of life.
- Talk to others whose spiritual lives you admire. Ask questions to learn how they found their way to a fulfilling spiritual life.
- Be open to new experiences. If you're exploring organized religion, remember to consider a variety of different faith traditions. If your spirituality is more secular, you might consider expanding your horizons with new experiences in the arts.
Nurturing relationships with others
- Develop effective listening and communication skills.
- Make relationships with friends and family a priority and stay in touch.
- Share your spiritual journey with loved ones and let them know what's important to you.
- Seek out others with similar spiritual beliefs and engage in conversation to learn from each other.
- Volunteer within your community.
- See the good in people and in yourself.
Pursuing a spiritual life
Staying connected to your inner spirit and the lives of those around you can enhance your quality of life, both mentally and physically. Remember that spirituality is a dynamic process and a constantly evolving internal journey. Your personal concept of spirituality may change with your age and life experiences, but it always forms the basis of your well-being, helps you maintain a reasonable stress level and affirms your purpose in life.
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