Making Time for Spiritual Practice

Yesterday at a Unitarian Universalist church service I attended, the topic was spiritual practice. It takes on a different shape and form for all of us. Some examples include yoga, meditation, prayer and reading, but others can be dog walking, knitting, painting, or teaching just as much so.

Why is it, then, that despite our practical knowledge that spiritual practice enriches our lives and makes everything worthwhile (or, for some, is the essence and the meaning of life!) -- despite that, it is inconsistent or frequently absent? We are all guilty of this from time to time.
Naturally, the practice should and will go through phases of greater and lesser strength and stamina. The frequency and amount of time spent on these activities stamped "spiritual" will vary week to week, month to month and year to year. Of course.

So how do we make it more consistent, more of a priority?

One simple way is by bringing spirituality and awareness into more daily activities. Household chores, physical hygeine, talking with friends and driving to work can all evolve from mindless tasks to spiritual practices, done for the purpose of doing, not just for the end result.

Another important key is to remember that despite the five minutes, half hour, or two hours that they may "take" to do, these practices are the oil that keep our engines running. Even a few minutes of silent meditation can make a world of difference on a hectic day. Can you rearrange your schedule if necessary to prioritize your spiritual practice today?

Inspiring Quotes for the Week:

-What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? -Rousseau
-Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul. -E.
Dickinson
-You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -M. Gandhi
-Imagination is more important than knowledge. -A. Einstein


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