Focusing on Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical Health
Spirituality
"Spirituality is a brave search for the truth of existence, fearlessly peering into the mysterious nature of life."
-Elizabeth Lesser
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Why is spirituality important? Spirituality isn't just about connection with God or religion, spirituality is also a deep connection with yourself and the world around you. Practicing spirituality is important because you can find a deeper meaning to life.
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Read:
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Read the Bible! Bible Gateway and 5 Passages to Read on New Year's Day list great passages to start reading.
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Read Jesus Calling. Jesus Calling is a daily devotional and is read like Jesus is talking to you, helping to form a more personal relationship with Him.
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Read about mindfulness. Mindfulness is a form of meditation by being fully present. This can help deepen the connection between you and your surroundings.
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Watch:
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Watch The Bible Project. These short, animated videos center around the Bible and how to understand it better.
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Watch and participate in Calm. These videos can help you practice mindfulness.
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Do:
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Reflect on the Bible. Write a couple of sentences on what you read and make a connection to your own life. The Bible is relevant even in today's age and we can find deeper meaning in it if we are able to find and make connections from it to our own lives.
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Meditate on Jesus Calling. Reflect on the devotional and how you can make a connection to your own life.
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Pray! Set aside a time in your day to pray. Praying can deepen your connection to God and to spirituality.
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Practice mindfulness. Make time each day to sit in the silence. Follow along with Calm (as listed above) or make your own mindfulness routine.