| It's easy to feel connected with the Spirit when | | | | everywhere. The more you listen, the more you will |
| you're in a groove and life is smooth. But when the | | | | hear. |
| going gets tough, when you feel anxious, afraid and | | | | 4. Get into the present moment. Concentrate on the |
| alone, the source of your understanding is there for | | | | task at hand whether it's work or recreation. The |
| comfort if you align yourself in a way to receive it. | | | | goal is to become so focused on your current |
| Here are seven tips to open your heart to spiritual | | | | activity that you lose track of time. As a result, your |
| healing: | | | | mind will let go of your problem, giving you |
| 1. Pause and get centered. Stop whatever you're | | | | temporary relief and a chance to reclaim your power |
| doing and take at least 5 to 10 minutes to focus on | | | | and balance. |
| making a connection with the universe. Close your | | | | 5. Stay positive. Challenge yourself to greet and smile |
| eyes, breathe deeply, and ask for guidance, | | | | at as many people as possible throughout your day. |
| willingness, grace and strength. | | | | This is a great way to attract and transmit positive |
| 2. Explore a different perspective. Is there a positive | | | | energy. How do you feel when someone smiles back |
| side to this dilemma; perhaps a future benefit to your | | | | at you? Positive energy is the basis for positive |
| current difficulty? How would a disinterested, outside | | | | thinking and action. |
| party describe your situation? How would Spirit view | | | | 6. Reach out to others. Take time to connect with a |
| this challenge? You don't have to agree with another | | | | child, parent, elderly person, old friend or even a pet. |
| viewpoint; just explore it. You'll be surprised at how | | | | Do they have a message for you? What qualities do |
| this exercise can change the way you see things and | | | | they possess that you would like to foster in |
| give you a chance to reduce your sense of drama | | | | yourself? How does focusing on someone else make |
| and trauma. | | | | you feel about yourself? Does it help you develop a |
| 3. Practice listening intently to other people. What | | | | clearer picture of yourself in relation to the universe? |
| message might they be delivering to you? If you find | | | | 7. Write about it. Keeping a journal is a fabulous tool |
| yourself losing concentration or rejecting what | | | | for creating insight, changing your perspective and |
| someone else is saying, stop and re-focus. Spirit | | | | planning action items that can help you move through |
| often speaks to us through other people. Don't miss | | | | painful experiences towards a path of healing and |
| out on receiving an important insight because you | | | | spiritual growth. |
| failed to really listen. Spiritual messages are | | | | |