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How many times this week have you found yourself craving inspiration, tranquility or wholeness? With our increasingly busy and stressful lives, sometimes it can feel necessary to embark on some form of a journey to attain a more balanced inner lifestyle. Regardless of whether or not you spend your early mornings praying, doing yoga or taking some time off to meditate, spirituality is a personal experience.

How would you respond if you were asked right now, “Are you a spiritual woman?” It’s natural to be hesitant because confessing spirituality often solicits negative responses. Maybe you even feel that your practices aren’t as “legitimate” as others. Maybe you feel that you have something to prove. Or, maybe you’re afraid that what you say will be challenged.

Well, being spiritual is about believing in something. You can believe in one god, in multiple gods or even in Mother Nature. You can even believe in yourself, your family or your friends. Spirituality is about having something bigger than yourself to guide your everyday motivations and actions in this world. You don’t need outside approval to justify what you choose to believe in. And most importantly, you can practice spirituality however you want to.

PICK A MANTRA TO LIVE BY AND FOLLOW IT. 

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You can believe in something as simple as walking humbly and loving selflessly. Some people believe in promoting equality. Others believe in simply doing things that make them happy. Picking a mantra is very personal; it’s about choosing something that fits your current needs. If you feel as if you need more adventure in your life, then seek adventure. Really, you can follow any mantra that inspires peace in your current lifestyle and state of mind.

PRACTICE LOVING. 

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It doesn’t matter whom you love. You can direct your love toward a god you believe in, the people in your life or even the world that surrounds you. Loving more can also help boost your happiness levels and give you a sense of purpose. According to Woman’s Day, love has the power to boost your immune system, lengthen your life, reduce feelings of pain and improve your overall mental health.

MEDITATE. 

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You can meditate by unplugging yourself from technology and going outside. You can meditate by closing your eyes in a silent room. You can even meditate on your knees in prayer. Regardless of your method, meditation is a good practice because it teaches you to focus your mind by pursuing stillness.

Live and Dare writes that it is scientifically proven that meditation improves emotional well-being and the health of the mind and body. The peace that comes with meditating, for example, lessens worry and anxiety, increases mental strength by teaching your body to focus and improves your breathing and heart rate. Overall, meditating is a great way to release the collection of the worries plaguing your world.

There are numerous other ways to be spiritual, but these three are some of the main things people do to practice their spirituality. So if you’re looking to be spiritual, but you don’t know how, just remember that living a spiritual lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean having to follow a strict organization, religion or practice. Instead, being spiritual just means doing what you feel is necessary to maintain that balance most people strive for in daily life.

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