What is spiritual self-care?
In many belief systems, your spirit is the core of your being, from which everything you are comes—your thoughts, feelings, values, and more. Therefore, your relationship or ability to connect with your spirit is an important part of living in alignment with your highest self. Spiritual self-care allows you to focus on this important relationship. It requires discovering and honing skills to stay connected to your own intuition.
Spiritual self-care can help you find inner peace, certainty in action, trust yourself, and more. One of the main goals associated with regular spiritual self-care is to build a strong foundation that puts these benefits within reach, promoting health and confidence. When the water inside is calm, the rough waves outside are less daunting.
Spiritual Self-Care Practices
The best spiritual self-care practices are at least partially unique to each person because spirituality is deeply personal. However, some basic spiritual self-care practices are effective for most people. You can use them as needed and modify or branch them once you figure out what works for you.
meditation
In its simplest form, meditation is the practice of slowing down and becoming one with your inner experience. Although meditation can be intimidating to newbies, it can come in many forms. There is no real right or wrong way to meditate. You can sit, stand or lie down. However, you can also walk, run, stretch, dance, or use any other form of exercise that works for you.
First, find a safe place. Then, either close your eyes or just soften your gaze. Start listening to your breathing. You can follow the feeling, count your breaths, or even say “in” and “out” to yourself as you breathe. Once you feel grounded and in touch with your breath, try to observe what is happening in your body.
If you are doing an activity while meditating, try focusing on one part of your body at a time and pay close attention to the sensations you are experiencing. Once you’re done, resume breathing for a few more minutes. Before returning to other activities, note any changes in your emotional state. You can also try free guided meditation online.
bathing
Despite the name, the purpose of this ritual is more than just cleansing yourself! Instead, this bathing practice is about embracing the unique and gentle energy of water. Water is a life-giving element that makes up most of the human body and the earth itself. The moon is the guardian of emotions and controls the tides. Humans use water for transportation, recreation, nutrition, energy production, and more. Living things have a strong connection to and dependence on water, so immersing your body in this element is an effective way to reset and connect with yourself.
Bathing is a profound and powerful ritual that can be as simple or complex as you wish. At its core, the only requirement is to submerge most of your body in water. The water can be cold, warm or lukewarm, depending on your preference. You can bathe in a naturally occurring body of water if there is a safe body of water nearby, but a swimming pool or bathtub will work just as well.
If you use a bathtub, consider adding botanicals (such as chamomile, rose, lavender, or rosemary), oils of your choice, or other liquids (such as milk, apple cider vinegar, or moonshine water) to the tub. You can also enhance your space with elements like crystals, candles, and music, and customize your bathroom to your specific needs.
While you’re in the water, take some time to catch your breath. Try to quiet your mind and merge with the liquid around you. When finished, dry yourself slowly. Get used to the feel of the towel on your skin. End the ritual by wrapping your arms and towel around yourself, letting your hug encourage you to practice self-love.
outdoor connection
Spending time outdoors in natural light, breathing fresh air, and absorbing the vibrations of your surroundings is a simple yet profound way to practice spiritual self-care. It allows you to break down any stagnant energy, reconnect with yourself, and process your emotions.
Before you begin, make sure you are wearing comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Be prepared with the tools you need to relax—perhaps a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, or even a blanket or chair to sit on. If you feel safe, consider leaving your phone at home or turning it off.
Choose an outdoor location that is relatively free of distractions and where you can comfortably focus on your thoughts. In that space, you are free to do whatever you want—you can take a walk, eat a snack, dance, lie on the ground, gaze at the clouds, or write in a journal. If you can, touch the Earth with your hands or bare feet. If there isn’t any soil you feel comfortable with, rest your hands or head against a tree. See if you can feel the energy of the planets around you. Observe your surroundings. What can you see, smell, hear, touch, and taste? Remember how small you are compared to your surroundings and revel in it.
Before heading back indoors, take a moment to appreciate the time you just spent outdoors. Take a deep breath and continue on your way.
The Importance of Mental Self-Care
Spiritual self-care is often overlooked as an important component of overall health, leaving people disconnected from their intuition. Practicing spiritual self-care can keep you grounded and give you the tools you need to connect with your center.
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