3 Steps for a More Soulful Connection to Your Life

If you’re like me, when certain times of the year roll around (like Christmas, New Years, and Lent), you may tend to do some reflecting.

These are the perfect times to stoke your spiritual fire.

Connect to Your Spirit

✨ 1. The Magic of Gratitude

Study after study reveals that “gratitude” is the thing that “happy” people have in common. It’s like the fairy dust that instantly connects us with God and our spirit, producing a feeling of peace/happiness.

➡️ WHAT TO DO:

We always have a choice to see the abundance in our life.

• Remember how sacred it is just to be alive.

• Have gratitude for exactly what you have right now, avoid fixating on the things you lack.

• Have gratitude for the smallest of things; a beating heart, a safe home, the water we drink, the food we eat, the breeze on our face, the stars in the sky, laughter, & joy.

• Find gratitude even in the ordinary, while doing chores, cooking dinner, etc.

• And as difficult as it is, have gratitude for even the most difficult of circumstances (remember, EVERYTHING is a blessing).

➡️ TRY THIS:

🔹START YOUR DAY WITH GRATITUDE:

A little morning prayer or mantra can set the tone for your day.

• Dear God, thank you for another day on planet Earth.

• Thank you, for the gift of this new day and endless possibilities.

• I am a good soul. Gratitude fills my heart for all that is my life.

These words are profound, serving as a reminder that one more day on planet earth is a gift that should not be overlooked.

🔹SAY “THANK YOU” TO EVERYONE

Say ”thank you” to everyone and for everything. “Thank you” for all the ups, all of the downs, and all the in-betweens. Thank you for the privilege of life.

✨ 2. Live in the Present

One of the most spiritually profound things we can do is to live in the moment and be completely present. We live in a chaotic world, and it is easy to get bogged down with thoughts about the past, fears about the future, and petty dramas. But, when we do this, we miss the beauty in the present moment.

When I am feeling out of sorts, it is generally because I am flailing around in the past (that pesky grudge) or future (fear of unknown). But as soon as I become present—it’s generally all good.

➡️ WHAT TO DO:

Stop spinning the old stories in your head and playing reels that anticipate the future, as this only causes negative feelings, worry, anxiety, and disease. Instead, bring your focus to the here and now. Love the moment; take in every detail & feel the peace/joy this brings.

➡️ TRY THIS:

🔹GO ON A WALK/HIKE

• Be totally present (do NOT think about that “to do” list).

• Enjoy the sights of the landscape, the feel of the breeze, the smells of the season, the sounds of the birds, insects, and water.

🔹ENJOY THE MUNDANE

• Be present in all that you do, even ordinary tasks. Enjoy cleaning the house, cooking dinner, cutting the grass, doing laundry, etc.

• Even enjoy being on "poop scooper' duty! Feel gratitude for your furry friends that are part of the family.

🔹DEEPEN A RELATIONSHIP

• “Be present” by giving someone your full attention.

• No tv, no computer, no other people, no phones.

• Sit face to face, eye to eye—and feel the magic, as you connect on a different level.

  
  

✨ 3. SERVE OTHERS and IMPACT THE WORLD

We are here to impact the world and service is part of any noteworthy journey.

➡️ WHAT TO DO:

Show gratitude for your blessings by serving others who can never repay you and with no recognition (no “thank you”, no applause, no brick with your name on it). And if you have children, engage them in acts of service early on in their life to cultivate gratitude and a connection to humanity, God, and their best self.

➡️ TRY THIS:

Gather some family/friends (or do it solo!) and think of a mission that calls your name--& go for it!

💖 Serve at a homeless shelter/soup kitchen.

💖 Volunteer at a pregnancy center, school, church, hospital, nursing home, etc.

💖 Write an encouraging note, affirmation, or bible verse and leave it for someone (a friend or that

waitress you don’t know).

-You matter! -Your Smile is contagious! -Live the life you dream of!

-”I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” -Phil 4:13

💖 Use your talents to help others (computer skills, building, finances, sewing, working on vehicles, etc.).

💖 Donate old clothes, books, or games to a shelter or big brother organization.

💖 Mow the grass, shovel snow, or provide a meal for a sick or elderly neighbor.

💖 Organize a yard sale and give profits to charity.

💖 Be a mentor.

💖 Teach Sunday school.

💖 Champion others by promoting their idea.

💖 Send an anonymous donation to someone who is struggling financially

💖 Rock babies in the NICU at your local hospital.

💖 Go on a mission trip (contact a local church for info).

💖 Pray for others.

💖 Send a care package to deployed soldiers.

💖 On garbage day, pull the neighbor's garbage cans back to their houses.

💖 Call a mom and offer to babysit for free.

💖 Adopt a grandma or grandpa at your local nursing home and visit regularly.

💖 Provide chemo care packages to the hospital.

💖 Place a goody bag on someone’s doorstep; Ring the bell and run! (AKA Ding dong ditch!).

💖 Call someone who is lonely and make plans.

Spiritual growth doesn’t have to be complicated. 

Just sprinkle a little gratitude, stay present, and give back—and watch your inner light shine!

👇 How do you keep your spirit fueled? Share your thoughts below!