Ways to Di-Stress and Connect with Life Source and Spirit

Sometimes, I find it difficult to stay connected with Spirit with all the things that go on during the normal average day: like living in a crowded city away from the wonderful tranquility of nature, or doing simple 'mindless' things like house chores (such as doing the dishes or taking out the trash) or other necessary tasks like doing my homework, or taking a drive. What's good to know is that these kinds of things can actually help us stay grounded and connected just as much as sitting out in the sun while meditating on the soft grass can.

Tips for Staying Connected to Spirit During Everyday Life:

1) When doing chores, use the time wisely. It's a time to stay grounded and focused and Zen. (A very close friend reminded me about this and my spirit thanks her for it every day.)

2) When taking a drive, let your common sense run the wheel and your consciousness rest for awhile.  You can still take in the sites and scents around you while staying focused on the road.  Sometimes, my best poems have been written while I'm on the road. I stay completely focused on the task so that I and my passengers and the rest of the drivers and people around me are safe, but I also let my thoughts wander a little. Driving for me is also very relaxing and takes my mind off other things. Driving is also a great way to stay grounded, especially if you've been doing some very high-energy spiritual work (i.e. Reiki or working with high-vibrational stones.)

3) Watching TV: this can be very soothing to an over-active and stressed-out mind. Watching TV or movies that are funny or peaceful can let our minds stay focused and calm and let our bodies and consciousness rest before we continue on through the day.

4.) Baths: this is a great way to de-stress. Water is a wonderful healer. When we are less stressed we can feel more connected to everything around us but still feel more balanced and safe within our own skin.

5.) Lighting candles and doing a meditation before bedtime: Limiting activity before bedtime is a great means of clearing the mind of all clutter before bed.

6.) Sleeping with a crystal under or inside your pillow: I like to use different calming stones for this peaceful sleep inducing strategy. One of my most favorite crystals to use for this strategy is a beautiful lovely calming and tumbled piece of Scolecite. You can also use a Rock Salt Lamp like the one shown below, to create a soft calming glow in the room and fill your room with good energies right before you fall asleep.

7.) Drink lots of fluids throughout the day---especially water! Water is your life source and keeps you healthy and going strong. If it wasn't for water, we wouldn't stay alive, and thank goodness for Mother Gaia for providing so much water for us! Love You Mother Earth in All your Fantastic, Gorgeous Spleandor!