The Daily Sustenance Of Spiritual Practice

11/10/2012

By Anthon St. Maarten

Human beings are creatures of habit and therefore it is vital to establish a consistent, daily routine of spiritual practice after your spiritual awakening. Your own set of metaphysical rites and daily rituals will ensure the strength and clarity of your inner guidance system.

Awakening, reconnecting and realigning with the Divine Self is no doubt the most important first step in personal spiritual growth. To rediscover your Higher Self and tap into your Higher Consciousness is usually a very awe-inspiring and life-changing experience.

But your new found spiritual awareness and rediscovered Divine origins may soon lose its power to transform your life if you do not adopt a new lifestyle that includes some kind of consistent spiritual practice. Divine Living and spiritual practice goes hand in hand. A Divine Life is impossible to achieve without some form of regular spiritual practice, in order to increase and maintain your connection and alignment with the Divine Self. What you come to know and believe about your own spiritual origins is meaningless, unless you have a direct and personal daily experience of receiving guidance from your inner Divinity.

The only way to achieve this is to practice your new awareness and beliefs on a daily basis. In our human state we sometimes too easily slide back into old habits, and with the constant onslaught of materialism, misinformation, fear conditioning, scientific skepticism and the distraction of mass entertainment and popular culture, you have a very limited probability of expanding your new found spiritual awareness, unless you engage yourself consciously in some form of habitual and frequent spiritual practice.

There isn’t anything except your own life that can be used as ground for your spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is your life, twenty-four hours a day ~ Pema Chodron

Spiritual practices are actions and activities we undertake on a regular basis for the purpose of cultivating spiritual development. There are a plethora of spiritual practices available, both ancient and modern, that you can apply in your own life to sustain your spiritual awareness and Divine connection. Regular spiritual activity will fine-tune your alignment with the Divine Self, improve the clarity of your inner guidance, and consistently nurture and develop your ability to manifest abundance.

When undertaking any spiritual practice it is important to bear in mind that we are all different. We all have our own beliefs, temperaments, personalities, interests and personal preferences. Your beliefs and spiritual practices will depend a lot on your personal spiritual journey, your past life experiences, and your karmic quest. Each of us has a unique Life Plan, Soul Purpose and Life Calling to achieve in this lifetime.

A spiritual practice that is ideal for one person’s soul growth may simply not work at all for another. Therefore it is recommended that you seek intuitive guidance from your Divine Self on which practices will best suit your unique needs in this lifetime. Ultimately, it does not matter which practice or discipline you choose, as long as you incorporate it into your daily living and apply it consistently.

Methods Of Spiritual Practice

Your spiritual practice of choice may include any of the following:

Astral Travel & Projection
Breathing Exercises
Ceremonies, Rites & Rituals
Channeling
Charity & Acts of Kindness
Cleansing (Fasting, Energy Clearing, Sage burning, Baptism)
Creating Sacred Space
Dancing
Divination (Tarot, Astrology, I Ching, Numerology, Runes)
Dreamwork
Energy Work
Expressing Gratitude
Healing Practices (Acupuncture, Reiki, Shiatsu)
Past Life Regression
Inducing Trance / Altered States of Consciousness
Mandala
Meditation / Guided Meditation
Music (playing, listening to)
Physical Activity (Yoga, T’ai chi ch’uan, Aikido)
Pilgrimage
Prayer
Readings (Empathic, Psychic, Mediumship, Akasha, Aura)
Shamanic Practice
Singing & Chanting
Study & Contemplation
Religious Worship

About The Author

Anthon St. Maarten is an international psychic medium and destiny coach. He is also a sought-after inspirational speaker, metaphysical teacher and spiritual author, with a special interest in New Thought spirituality, metaphysics, sacred sites, parapsychology, mediumship and psychic phenomena. He is the author of the bestselling spirituality handbook Divine Living: The Essential Guide To Your True Destiny. Anthon's psychic reading and consultation services are available online and by phone to clients globally.

About The Book

Divine Living is the preferred lifestyle choice for many spiritually awakened souls all over the world. It is the new way of being that changes your life and perception of reality forever. Divine Living: The Essential Guide To Your True Destiny is the definitive handbook to uncover your original life plan and sacred birthright. You will be empowered to remember your divine origins and learn how to manifest the amazing life you were always meant to have. Discover the deeper meaning and purpose of your life and reclaim your true destiny. It includes many practical guidelines, metaphysical tools and spiritual self-care exercises to prepare you for a truly awakened and abundant life. Like many other enlightened souls worldwide you will be equipped with the power to design an authentic new life of happiness and fulfillment, and be inspired to make a real difference in the world.