Fig 1. You’re a delicate flower, be gentle with yourself. | Pinterest

Honor The Process

Back To The Basics

As we all may know, spirituality is a sacred journey that we've been collectively embarking on since the moment we were born, as we are all spiritual beings. Thanks to social media, we now have access to viewing other people's paths and sharing what our journey looks like, as well. We're also able to follow and learn from some of our favorite spiritual teachers and inspirations. Much gratitude for that!!

On the other hand, especially during this time, it's essential to stay away from 'spiritual comparison’. It can be easy to compare our lives to others and to what someone is or isn't doing, whether it be spiritual trips out of/ within the country, high-end workshops, trendy yoga studios, sound bath healing sessions, etc. While all of these things are amazing spiritual tools and experiences, know that it's okay if you aren't able to do all of them now (or ever).

Ultimately, all you need in your spiritual journey is you, and the will to do whatever it takes to vibrate higher, journey in grace, and live your power. Everything else is just a bonus.

Words to ground into:

“This is all temporary. Love yourself through it.
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— Lalah Delia

Even for those who usually can have extravagant spiritual practices and experiences that involve leaving home, it's all being put on pause for right now. In both cases, it can be quite the adjustment when the 'norm' has turned into something that is no longer accessible, especially during this time of quarantine and social distancing. Our normal looks different now. Maybe there’s a supportive, spiritual, or creative community, you’re away from that’s causing you to feel all-the-more alone and rogue. Most of us are having to find alternative ways to cope, adjust, take care, and vibrate higher daily!! With so many of our outside resources being temporarily restricted, we have been called to return back to the basics!!

It's important to remember that even though we may not always be able to control the things that we go through, we still have the power to chose how we will respond to and come out of each situation. Allow your higher power to anchor you and lead the way during this time. Fear may try to take control, but don't allow its energy of defeat to take over due to the change that occurs in your life; instead, let the situation guide you and push you out of your comfort zone.

Remember, you're already on a spiritual journey; what you do in each moment is apart of that journey. All that’s required to be 'spiritual' is you, and the time we're currently in is reminding us of that.

Fig 2. May your shadows always lead you to your power. | Pinterest

Find your soul's medicine

Back To The Basics

Free-care Practices

Here at Vibrate Higher Daily, we refer to free-care as the nurturing things that are 100% free to do, access, and implement. Some of the best medicines for the soul, mind, vibration, and spirit, are all free. Here are 12 powerhouse free-care practices to keep you going:

1 deep breathing

Breathwork helps quiet the mind and bring you back to the present moment. Presence allows you to focus on the here and now and to surrender to it, rather than worry about the past or future. Consecutive deep breaths will guide you back to a calm state, equanimity, and a sense of higher-awareness.

2 Gratitude

Gratitude is how you take your power back. It helps bring your mind back to an empowered state. Through scientific research, it's now been proven that you can't be angry or sad, and grateful, at the same time. Gratitude will help bring you back to a balanced amd renewed state. Gratitude also brings more to be grateful for into your life.

3 Prayer

Prayer is a great way to connect to The Divine, your angels, and spirit guides and ask for assistance with what you desire. Not only in times of uncertainty or chaos, but in every moment of our lives, prayer is a spiritual portal.

4 meditation

Meditation is a powerful tool for healing, quieting the mind, deep contemplation, and hearing what you're not hearing in your waking life. It can also be a great getaway from your current environment, and wherever you decide to go is up to your imagination. Take a meditative trip and enjoy the journey!!

5 Proper Rest

Proper rest is essential because our bodies need it to rejuvenate and cleanse from the day. Proper rest helps us develop properly and maintain optimal health.

On a spiritual tip, rest helps our spirit to recharge and fill up so we may can continue to vibrate higher, make rational choices and decisions, connect to our intuition better, and sustain higher awareness.

6 mindfulness

Mindfulness is a great tool to help you show up as a compassionate, loving, helpful, and better being towards others. It also sets a positive example for those around you and is a great way to avoid conflict or energy drainage. Peace to equanimity!!

7 Creative Expression

For a lot of people, creativity is also a healing practice. Creativity can look like writing, singing, cooking, painting, drawing, learning new creative arts, etc.

Creativity helps us get our mind off of things and express our passions, or even birth new passions, by doing the things that we love. It can be very cathartic and helps us get through anytime.

8 Laughter

Laughter is medicine that helps us release stress and tension. Allowing ourselves to be light about situations by seeking the comedic-relief in it all will help us pull through. Also, funny movies or finding ways to be humorous with yourself or loved ones is a way of release as well. Say good to bitterness or strife setting in!! Hello grace!!

9 Keeping Your Equanimity

Equanimity is not allowing what others are doing to get into you. It's keeping their 'stuff' theirs, and remaining in your power and higher vibration. It's a state of composure, inner-peace, self-control, and mature-warmth. It's beautiful.

Practicing equanimity is not to be confused with being cold, aloof, apathetic, or numb; equanimity means feeling and responding from your power.

Discernment allows you to recognize if a response from you is necessary at all.

10 Leaning on Your Faith

During times of uncertainty, unstableness, and challenge, leaning on your faith and your higher power will guide you to the light; especially when it seems as if we’re journeying through a dim light tunnel. Having faith and believing that everything will work out for your higher good even when you're unsure, is how you take your spiritual power back.

11 journeying in grace

Release your inner critic. Any moment you don't find yourself meeting the mark–whatever that means to you–you can always take your power back by journeying in grace. Grace is unconditional. Relieving exhale!!