Many of us seem to think that being spiritual means we have to be religious. Just because you aren’t directly affiliated with a specific religion doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive to be more spiritual. The whole concept of spiritual awareness isn’t all about connecting with a higher divine power, but also connecting with nature and yourself. Once you have established this connection, you will see life from a whole different perspective.
People with a highly developed sense of spiritual awareness are often less prone to depression, addiction, manipulation, and control. In addition, they generally understand what it means to be truly happy. Here are five techniques that can help you increase your spiritual awareness:
- Learn to communicate with your soul – Your soul is an energy entity that holds part of your awareness and memories. Its energy is what animates your body. In other words, your physical body acts like a vehicle to house your soul, so that it can experience what it means to live in the material realm. For these reasons, your soul is your true identity. Your body isn’t your true identity, because it’s made of matter, which is made of atoms that are mostly empty space. The space that isn’t empty in your atoms isn’t solid, but is actually made of energy. So, what does this mean? It means that matter and your body are more like illusions or projections. The only thing that is truly real is energy which is what your soul is made of. To communicate to your soul, you need to first believe that you have one. Next, learn how to calm your mind so that you can hear the subtle voice and feeling inside you. A great way to calm your mind is to do breathing exercises. Meditation is also another great technique to strengthen your ability to communicate with your soul.
- Get plenty of sleep – Create a schedule that makes it possible for you to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Once you have created the schedule, try to stick to it. Not only will you find that getting lots of sleep every single night allows your body to recover from fatigue, but you are also making it easier for you to focus your thoughts. Staying in control of your thoughts is important for increasing your spiritual awareness, because thought is the energy entity that constructs your reality.
- Spend time with nature – The secrets of life are embedded in nature. If you want to increase your spiritual awareness so that you can understand what life is, you need to study nature and learn how to live in harmony with it. As your connection to nature strengthens, your spiritual awareness will also increase. The reason for this is because when you become more aware of your natural environment, you start to see why things occur the way they do. This awareness can help you understand who you are and why you are here.
- Stay positive and laugh often – Laughter is an important part of a healthy mind and body. When you laugh, you secrete a chemical that automatically boost your mood and improves your physical health. After a good laugh, you often find that your problems no longer seem so huge, causing you to have a positive attitude. The great thing about being a person who laughs a lot is that laughter is contagious. When you laugh, people around you will generally feel better, and pretty soon everyone will be happier and more spiritually connected.
- Activate your pineal gland – The pineal gland is a powerful and mysterious small gland located in the center of your brain. The small gland is also referred to as the third, inner or minds eye. The pineal gland is believed to have mystical properties. Many spiritual teachers believe it has the ability to see the spiritual realm and is the “seat of the soul.” The pineal gland is the section in the head that anchors the soul to the rest of the body. When the pineal gland is working properly, it becomes easier to communicate to your soul and spiritual realms.
Have you ever had an experience when you are in the process of waking up and you saw your room with a 360° view, even when you slightly opened your eyes? This 360° view is the result of your pineal gland being activated. Most adults pineal gland is somewhat inactive due to the lack of use and the ingestion of harmful chemicals that can calcify it.
One of the most harmful synthetic chemicals to the pineal gland is sodium fluoride. This form of fluoride is a waste byproduct of the fertilizer industry. The natural version of fluoride is known as calcium fluoride, which is often found in groundwater and soil in tiny amounts. Sodium chloride is common in conventional toothpaste. It is unhealthy for the pineal gland because when it is exposed to sodium fluoride for long periods of time, it can calcify the pineal gland. ~ Pao L. Chang – The Mind Unleashed