Spirituality
Spirituality means knowing one's self, having a sense
of purpose in life, feeling connected to others, and achieving one's full
potential. For some, this means tapping into the wisdom within. For others,
spirituality is grounded in experiencing nature. Spirituality is being inspired,
focusing on sensory experiences, finding beauty and joy in everyday things,
cherishing life, and feeling the interconnectedness of the universe. Volunteer
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Spirituality can help restore a sense of calm and balance when the daily
grind may seem overwhelming. Many rituals associated with spirituality can
be helpful in managing stress. Here are some ways to explore your spirituality
and resources to help you try them out.
Free yourself from mass media. Turn off your TV.
TV Turnoff Network
Kill
Your Television
AdBusters
Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass
Media by Edward S. Herman & Noam Chomsky
Can't Buy
My Love by Jean Kilbourne & Mary Pipher
Where the
Girls Are: Growing Up Female With the Mass Media by Susan J.
Douglas
Reduce your consumption. Give unneeded belongings
away.
Buy
Nothing Day
Enough,
Anti-Consumerism Campaign
Affluenza: The All-Consuming
Epidemic by John De Graaf, David Wann, & Thomas H. Naylor
The Better World Handbook: From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions
by Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler, Brett Johnson, & Brian Klocke
Walk to feel connected to your surroundings.
Walking by Henry David Thoreau
Wanderlust: A History
of Walking by Rebecca Solnit
Garden. If you don’t have space, consider
a windowsill herb garden.
Practice slow food. Cook at home and eat with
others you care about.
Slow Food USA
Slow Food: Collected Thoughts on Taste, Tradition, and the Honest
Pleasures of Food by Carlo Petrini & Benjamin Watson (Eds.)
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
by Eric Schlosser
Attend services or other activities of your church
or religious organization.
Learn a new skill or craft. Check out community education programs.
Volunteer for a special event or on a regular
basis.
Make a Difference: Your Guide to Volunteering and Community Service
by Arthur I. Blaustein
Practice meditation, yoga or tai chi. Fitness
and wellness classes at the Ramsey Center
OTHER IDEAS
· Carry a special object with you that reminds you of what is important
to you.
· Keep a diary or journal.
· Take a personal retreat. Change your routine and give yourself
a break from your responsibilities.
· Travel.
· Spend time alone.
Which of these are you interested in trying sometime in the next week? In
the next month?
