ALIGNING YOUR SPIRIT

With all the horrific occurrences of late, I am beginning to think that many of the earth’s inhabitants are out of sync.  In 2020, when the world began its upside-down act, I first posted the following essay discussing this topic.  I believe the thoughts presented in its text may be of some value today.  If we can work to bring ourselves into alignment, we can inspire others to follow, and perhaps, encourage more sanity within our society.

“Alignment in our lives is not just a physical motion; it is a mental and spiritual action that creates special magic within us. When we are aligned, we are able to feel more authentic, free, and self-confident. 

Have you ever thought that you may be out of sync? Are there signs you haven’t paid attention to? If you notice what is a feeling of ‘heaviness’, this is a clear sign that you are not in parallel with your spirit. Take for example, you wake up with no energy, this is an illustration that you are out of alignment. And even though being abnormally tired could be a sign of many things, it is also a sign that your vibration needs to reset. A great way to accomplish this is to stimulate your being on all levels – by that I mean body, mind & spirit.

Start by stimulating your mind. Reading and learning something new is tantamount to expanding yourself in the right direction. I have found that listening to podcasts on positive topics, whiling away time in the pages of a meaty novel, or teaching myself to cook the cuisine of another culture is not only relaxing, it is filling my brain with new and enriched experiences.

Stimulation to your spirit is probably the most gratifying action you can take. Try creating some form of art – by expressing yourself you are raising your vibration to a greater height. Creating music or even listening to it is as soothing a balm as anyone could ask for; I find I get lost just playing random scales on my uke. Being in contact with any form of art frees one’s soul. Even having a deep-felt conversation with someone lovely can produce the same effect; as does a walk-in nature.

Stimulating your body may come in many forms – but basically do any physical activity that gets your heart rate up. Even a deep tension-relieving massage can help realign your body through deep relaxation.

Begin today in moving yourself toward strengthening your spirit in these three areas. If your mind is playing with you and you are stuck with feeling of high-strung emotions and lack of clarity, it is time to flip the script. Stop focusing on the problem. Stop telling yourself that you are uninspired. Instead start thinking thoughts that propel you forward. Realigning your body is as simple as get moving – a change in scenery will amplify both your intentions and your energy.

Flipping the script for the spirit takes a little more effort. It is putting your mindset in a place where you can let go of what is holding you down; a place where you can listen to your heart – not your thoughts but the songs within your heart’s chamber. Declare out loud what you want to feel and put yourself in the position to reach for and achieve that desire.

When we nourish ourselves, we open up our soul to make more space. And, in that space, we are enabled to do more for others. Doing more for others is the most powerful contribution we can make towards strengthening our soul and fulfilling our purpose on this earth. It is incredible how things shift when we give ourselves time to regenerate.”

“Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your soul.”

~ Walt Whitman