The Healing Season

With the holidays fading into the background, January is often a time when people diet and start to take better care of their bodies. This article points out that it can also be the time to use spiritual healing methods to improve your mental and spiritual health too.

Here are some ways to heal a troubled spirit that work for me, and that I am currently practicing.

1. Meditation.I have been trying to meditate for years, but thanks to Deepak Chopra and Oprah giving away a 21-Day Meditation Challenge for free I have been meditating more frequently and it really works. I encourage you to try it if you’ve never done it before. Don’t give up if it doesn’t work so well the first time. I’m told it takes 21 days to create a habit.
2. Journaling. Here’s another one that I just hadn’t been able to get into in the past, but I’ve been journaling and it has completely been a cheap form of therapy. With journaling you can say what’s really on your mind.  We all possess the ability to heal ourselves within our spirits and some times you just have to write it out to see it.
3. Help somebody. I often find when I call a friend and ask, “How can I help you today,” I always feel better. It truly puts things in perspective when you help someone and put your spirit in a posture of service. With so much loss this year, including those affected by Sandy, there is always someone who stands in need. You probably don’t have to look too far outside of your family and friends.
4. Forgive someone and apologize. I have often said in this column that forgiveness is for you. It is crucial to healing a wounded spirit and broken heart. Even if you don’t contact the person, still forgive them in your heart. And then, apologize if you can. “Apologizing doesn’t mean you’re wrong; it just means you value your relationships more than your ego.” – Will Smith
5. Celebrate. I come from a family that knows how to party. Don’t forget to celebrate all that you have and the people in your life. Nothing says the holidays and joy to me more than being able to celebrate and party with the people that mean the most to me.
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I'm sure not all of them will suit you but it's good to be reminded about these things. I challenge you to copy and post this list some place in your space. Then see what happens when you read it every day. Let me know how it goes, OK?