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| 5 Easy Ways to Lift the Spirit |
What to do?
Luckily for me, there's always been that curiosity about what's out there in the alternative world, including the alternative therapies. I've tried many of them over the years and will continue to do so, all in the hope I can make things better for my body, mind, and spirit. And it has.
I'm aware that what may work for me may not work for someone else, so the message is to keep trying until you find something that will suit your needs.
Many times I've been told they've tried everything. What is everything? What it boiled down to, you could count on one hand. It's worthwhile to keep searching; you may find that your world expands most, especially by making new friendships (I have) and picking up valuable skills for your self-healing toolkit.
So what do I do when I've reached a cross-road and need some direction or could do with some healing?
Below I've listed five essential points that have helped to lift my spirit and, with practice, will also help yours:
1. Meditation! Meditation is one of the most excellent self-healing tools available and costs nothing except a little of your time! There are many meditation techniques; find one that suits you and begin.
Putting some meditation music on and spending time in quiet contemplation can soothe your soul and reconnect you with the highest aspect of yourself.
2. Aromatherapy and Essential Oils.
Rebalance and rejuvenate your spirit by blending a selection of essential oils in an aromatherapy oil burner. I've found the following blend works exceptionally well when there's a need for nurturing, support and healing.
Approximately an hour before retiring to bed, place a few drops of the following in an aromatherapy oil burner with some water (for safety sake, extinguish the flame before lights are turned off for the night):
- 4 drops Jasmine
- 4 drops Rose
- 4 drops Neroli
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Bergamot
The smell divine! I use this one now and again and not only sleep like a baby, but anxiety and stress disappear, and I feel like the weight of the world has lifted from my shoulders by the following morning! (If you have a small bedroom, you might like to half the amount of drops)
3. Breathe! Stand with feet a shoulder-length apart. Take three slow and deep breaths using the diaphragm muscles. Breathe in through the nose, and breathe out through slightly parted lips. As you do these, imagine you're inhaling your power, filling every cell in your body, from your diaphragm up to the top of your head.
Be your power and notice how taller, straighter and stronger you become. Repeat the steps above.
4. Be in the Present Moment. Take a few deep breaths and focus totally on this moment, right now.
If you're reading a book or magazine, or even this article, totally focus on the words and take in their meaning. There is only you and this article now in the present moment.
If you're in the workplace, focus totally on the task at hand, and only this task and what you must do to complete it. Nothing else matters except you and the task at hand.
5. Set an intention. When I'm on the lookout for something new and valuable for me, I set my intention on what it is I'm after.
For example, I may want to find a book that will give me answers regarding directing me to another healing modality or skill. I then meditate on this intention, give it a timeframe then open my heart to it. I will have a book in my hand in no time at all! I love the power of intention. I also use purpose for getting a parking space when I go shopping!
These days I rarely get sick, and when I do and have a medical checkup, doctors tell me I'm very healthy (indeed, they can find something so that I can get some sympathy around here!), including blood test results.
I still do sadness and unhappiness well (I'm still human) though neither lasts long, whereas, in the past, it would last many days, sometimes weeks. What lasts much longer is a peaceful state.
When using the 5 points above, my spirit lifts, and life becomes more peaceful and joyful once again.
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