Learning Spirituality I grew up in a family that did not have much of a spiritual base. We did not go to any church or practice any type of religion/spirituality. As I work on my recovery, I can see the importance of developing my own spirituality. I am not sure how to go about it exactly. I can feel myself letting go and trusting in a HP at times, but I want to create a stronger relationship for myself and to give my daughter a foundation. Has anyone else developed a spiritual foundation for themselves while in recovery? How or what did you do to get started? |
Hi M&M- I don't know about starting spirituality I was raised OTT spiritual. BUT - I've had a lot of people ask me stuff like this! There's TONS of stuff to do you can pick and choose. The biggest one I tell people is play around with meditation. Drawing is a meditation. Cleaning is a meditation. Writing. Music. (just ask any guru LOL) A real one, I mean - not a yuppie teaching yoga. There's entire book stores dedicated to spiritual pursuit maybe a romp through amazon might turn up something that you feel connected to? Another fellow that I've seen have a powerful effect on people who swore they weren't spiritual is that 'mindful' guy... um. can't remember his name right now he looks kinda like a garden gnome. ah! Ekhart Tolle'. He seems to be able to connect in a way that people who never have thought spiritually can relate to. I've know several people to begin spiritual awareness after listening to him. |
This has been one of the greatest gifts of the past year for me- a chance to reconnect with my HP and develop myself spiritually. I think for me it started with gratitude. Being thankful for the things in my life that were blessings. I know I am very fortunate. This made it possible for me to see more and more things that were blessings-signs that I felt meant I was being well cared for. Then it was like I was able to see more things that gave me little moments of intense joy, just when I needed them most. It was like my heart was opening up to feel more of the good things in life. It felt like I had been closed off for so long. Hardened to protect myself. For me this was just a start. I also spent a great deal of time outside. The meditation also helps although to me I don't call it meditation-maybe day dreaming is more like it. BTW Barb Dwyer- what is your quote from? I can relate! |
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