I was at a Tribal Trust Foundation board retreat on Thursday and one of our members read, Taking Time for Yourself to us to remind us of the necessity of our own spiritual practice. So I thought I would share this with you in hopes that it would encouraged to take time for yourself and know the power of it.
I meditated this morning, had a massage, walked in my favorite place when the sun came out, ate good nourishing food and followed what I felt like doing/being. I am always looking for a means to support my spiritual growth in order to have the capacity to what I’m called to be on this earth with more ease and grace. What I’m called to do changes daily! What about you?
I’d like to request that you STOP feeling selfish for filling yourself up with what you need and desire to be your best and loving self…Taking care of yourself helps raise the energy/vibration of the collective conscious, contributing to everyone around you on some level. Deeply caring for yourself helps others beyond your imagination!
Thank you Madisyn Taylor for the great reminder!
Taking Time for Yourself
BY MADISYN TAYLOR
Making time for the activities that contribute to your spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish.
Modern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to make the most of our time each day, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important we remember that there is more to life than achieving success, making money, and even caring for others. Your spiritual needs should occupy an important spot on your list of priorities. Each task you undertake and each relationship you nurture draws from the wellspring of your spiritual vitality. Taking the time to engage in spiritually fulfilling activities replenishes that well and readies you to face another day. Making time for the activities that contribute to your spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish and everything to do with your well-being. Regularly taking the time to focus on your soul’s needs ensures that you are able to nurture yourself, spend time with your thoughts, experience tranquility, and expand your spiritual boundaries.
It is important we remember that there is more to life than achieving success,
making money, and even caring for others.
It is easy to avoid using our free moments for spiritual enrichment. There is always something seemingly more pressing that needs to be done. Many people feel guilty when they use their free time to engage in pursuits where they are focusing on themselves because they feel as if they are neglecting their family or their work. To make time for yourself, it may be necessary to say no to people’s requests or refuse to take on extra responsibilities. Scheduling fifteen or thirty minutes of time each day for your spiritual needs can make you feel tranquil, give you more energy and allows you to feel more in touch with the universe. Writing in a journal, meditating, studying the words of wise women and men, and engaging in other spiritual practices can help you make the most of this time.
Making time to nurture your spirit may require that you sacrifice other, less vital activities. The more time you commit to soul-nurturing activities, the happier and more relaxed you will become. The time you devote to enriching your spirit will rejuvenate you and help you create a more restful life.
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