MayaandMe

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?

barb dwyer

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.

jamaicamecrazy

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!