Awaken and Shine with My Top 6 Daily Spiritual Practices
Would you like to wake up feeling amazing every single day? As we journey through life, the way we start our mornings sets the tone for the entire day.
Spiritual practices can transform your mornings into a blissful experience. Read on to find out my simple, yet powerful practices that connect you to the essence within.
CONTENTS:
Mindful Awakening
Begin your daily spiritual practices with gratitude and awareness. As you awaken, take a few moments to express gratitude for the gift of a new day. To begin with, writing gratitude for 3 things is achievable and you can expand from there. They can be as grand as scoring that new job, buying a new car or home, or as simple as a smile from a stranger. The act of putting your gratitude into words can amplify its effects, fostering a sense of positivity and abundance in your life.
Connect with your breath, feeling the life force within you. Mindful breathing and a moment of thanks set a positive tone for the day ahead. Abraham Hicks tells us that if you can hold onto a positive thought or feeling for just 17 seconds, you’ll set in motion a chain reaction of positive energy that will attract increasing levels of positivity into your life.
Incorporate Daily Spiritual Practices into your Morning Meditation
Dive into the stillness of your being through morning meditation to enhance your daily spiritual practices. Whether it's a guided meditation, chanting a mantra, or just bringing your attention to your breath, this practice can help centre your mind, increase clarity, and create inner peace. Developing a sense of tranquillity early in the day sets the stage for a harmonious day.
Experience our YouTube 10-minute timed meditation, ideal for a brief morning session. It concludes with three chimes HERE or click below.
Affirmations for Positivity
Include speaking life into your daily spiritual practices by affirming positive thoughts, as though they are already in your reality. Create affirmations that resonate with your aspirations and repeat them with intention. By doing so, you invite positive energy and set intentions that align with your higher self, creating a sense of purpose and confidence.
Here are five positive affirmations to empower your day:
I am aligned with the energy of abundance, attracting opportunities and success in all areas of my life.
I am confident in my abilities, and I trust that everything I need is already within me.
I radiate love and positivity, and I attract meaningful connections and relationships into my life.
I am grateful for the endless possibilities that each new day brings.
I am worthy of all the good things that come my way, and I allow them to manifest into my reality.
Grounding Practices
Connect with Mother Gaia’s infinite energy through grounding practices. Whether it's going barefoot on the grass, dirt, rocks, tree roots or the beach. Practice your morning yoga without a mat outdoors, lie on the grass, hug a tree. If you can’t make it outdoors due to the weather or time restrictions, ground yourself during meditation. Imagine huge tree roots growing down from your sit bones or your feet and going deep into the Earth. Grounding techniques help centre yourself, release excess energy, and invite a sense of stability and balance.
Explore our collection of grounding supplies designed to help you ground while sleeping, watching TV, meditating, or studying in the comfort of your home. HERE
Journaling for Reflection
Set aside time in the morning to journal your thoughts, dreams, aspirations and your gratitude to the Universe. Reflecting on your feelings and expressing thanks can bring clarity to your mind, making room for positive energy and creativity. Journaling is a profound way to explore your inner world and foster self-awareness.
Here are five gratitude affirmations to help start your journaling practice:
I am deeply grateful for the love, support, and kindness that surrounds me every day.
I thank the Universe for the abundance that flows into my life, in both expected and unexpected ways.
I am grateful for the lessons I learn from every experience, knowing they guide me toward growth and wisdom.
I appreciate the beauty and blessings in my life, both big and small, and I welcome more into my reality.
I am thankful for my health, my mind, and the strength that carries me through each day with grace.
Spiritual Reading for Inspiration - For Daily Spiritual Practices
Nourish your mind, body and soul with spiritual books, blogs and inspirational messages. A few moments of reading wisdom from spiritual teachers, poets, or practitioners can uplift your spirit and provide a source of motivation for the day ahead.
Here are some well-known spiritual leaders whose teachings can inspire and uplift your day:
Louise Hay - A pioneer in the self-help movement, she is best known for her teachings on the power of affirmations and self-love.
Thich Nhat Hanh - A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, poet, and peace activist known for his teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and peace.
Pema Chödrön - An American Tibetan Buddhist nun and author, known for her teachings on meditation, mindfulness, and how to navigate difficult emotions with compassion.
Ram Dass - A spiritual teacher and author of Be Here Now, who shared insights on mindfulness, love, and the spiritual journey after a life-changing experience in India.
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Eckhart Tolle - A spiritual teacher and author best known for his book The Power of Now, which emphasises the importance of living in the present moment.
Mooji - A contemporary spiritual teacher known for his guidance on self-inquiry and the direct experience of consciousness and presence.
Dr. Christiane Northrup - A board-certified OB/GYN and author known for her work on the mind-body connection and women’s health. Her books include "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom", "The Wisdom of Menopause", and "Goddesses Never Age".
Alan Watts - A British writer and speaker who popularised Eastern philosophy in the West, known for his insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and spirituality.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - An Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, known for his teachings on breathing techniques, meditation, and stress relief.
Byron Katie - A spiritual teacher and author known for "The Work," a self-inquiry method that helps people identify and question their stressful thoughts and beliefs.
Swami Sivananda - An influential teacher in the field of yoga and Vedanta, known for his teachings on holistic living, spirituality, and self-realisation.
Delores Cannon - Dolores Cannon was a well-known hypnotherapist and author who developed a technique called Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy (QHHT). Her books, such as "The Convoluted Universe" series and "Between Death and Life," focused on exploring past lives and uncovering hidden aspects of the self through hypnosis.
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Wayne Dyer - A motivational speaker and author who focused on self-empowerment, the power of intention, and living a purpose-driven life
The Dalai Lama - The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, known for his teachings on compassion, kindness, and the pursuit of inner peace.
Krishna Das - A renowned kirtan singer and teacher whose devotional music and teachings focus on the practice of chanting and connecting with the divine.
Don Miguel Ruiz - An author and teacher known for his book The Four Agreements, which outlines practical principles for living a fulfilling and conscious life.
Rumi - A 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, whose timeless poetry speaks of divine love, the soul's journey, and the connection to the divine.
Remember, the journey towards waking up and feeling amazing is a personal and evolving process. The onus is on you to create the life you love and enjoy! Welcome your spiritual practices with an open heart and allow them to become a transformative part of your morning routine. May each sunrise bring you renewed energy, joy, and a deeper connection to the Divine within.
Love & Light
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