gOt 40-dAy pRacTice?

Dear AweSomE pEEps!

 I've decided to commit to a 40-day practice starting tomorrow for a Revolutionary Self-Care Reboot for the New Year! 

Rituals can provide us with grounding as we encounter the business of our daily existence. I know that the power of simply being present can offer not only a daily spiritual practice, but a gateway to LIVING A SPIRITUAL EXISTENCE-- throughout the next forty days, I'll share some of the more spiritual self-care practices I infuse in my days to help guide me along the way. I'll also share how difficult it can be to keep up such practices--but the benefits are transformational!

Sadhana, or daily ritual practices, support us as spiritual beings--and spirit can be woven throughout our existence. In my self-care practices, I chunk stuff in 4 different categories; note that even though I put my intentions in categories, they all overlap because living a spiritual existence happens MOMENT TO MOMENT. Here's my plan:

Weekly Practices:

SpIriTuAL: 

• I will write my blog.
• I will journal.
• I will walk in nature.
• I will listen to amazing music.
• I will pray and/or meditate; this will look different each day depending upon what I need.

PhYsiCaL (and spiritual): 

• I will awaken each morning, meditate, and set intentions for the day.
• I will take vitamins &/or antioxidants each day, and drink lots of water. 
• I will abstain from drinking pop and alcohol, and eating sugar.
• I will run, do yoga, or walk, for 30 minutes each day.
• I will take time off when my body needs a rest! 
• I will take pride in the way I look (cute is good!).

EmOtiOnAL (and spiritual): 

• I will check in with my gut and my heart to see how I'm feeling. 
• I will give my feelings and thoughts voice and share them with love when appropriate. 
• I will intentionally check in with the people I love most and try to be more available and connected.
• I will practice gratitude on a daily, if not momentary basis.
• I will practice healthy boundaries around relationships, and people and practices that drain my energy.

InTeLLecTuaL (and spiritual): 

• I will do the crossword once per week.
• I will do puzzles with my kids.
• I will read about effective relationships, and soul purpose. And some good fiction, too!

So there it is! I know it's a LOT--but I am capable of so much . . . and I have let Sadhana by the wayside for awhile.

What daily practices can you commit to? Leave us a comment and share your dreams!

Lots of heart lOve!

Dana