My Spiritual Action Plan
To help with your Action Plan %%FIRST_NAME%%, take a look at your Vision & Purpose, and ask yourself what kinds of things can you do to fulfill these? In my case, it’s the actions I can take on a daily basis to produce the experiences I want in my Spiritual Life.
If you have similar experiences that you want to enjoy on a deep level %%FIRST_NAME%%, think about what activities, places, people, etc. bring those experiences to life for you. Some people practice meditation, some prayer, some yoga. Some people find connection and harmony from the mountains, for others it could be a botanical garden, or a forrest, or a walk in nature – there’s a very personal philosophy behind it all. Finding what works for you can melt away stress, and separate you from the chaotic outside world.
Living on the ocean is a perfect setting for me. The sound of the waves really calms me, and brings me a sense of enrichment.
I find I can close my eyes, focus on my breathing, and just let the sound of the water enter my body. This gives me a sense of connection with nature, and provides a feeling of peace, harmony, and oneness for me.
I made this a priority when designing and building my house. I can see, and hear the ocean from every single room in the house with the exception of 2 bathrooms.
These are the things to think about when making your own Action Plan %%FIRST_NAME%%. One thing I do every morning, and I recommend for everyone regardless of your faith or religion, is set aside a few minutes and think about what I’m grateful for in life. A practice of gratitude can do wonders for you too %%FIRST_NAME%%.
There are so many things in life we take for granted everyday. Consciously appreciating them first thing in the morning will give you a fantastic start for the day. Take your refrigerator for instance; I’m sure you’ve had brief experiences during a power outage, but imagine life without the existence of refrigerators – that’s something to be thankful for that most people don’t even consider. Spirituality can consist with the tiniest things on earth to the most deepest thought of mankind. I’ve listed a few of my Actions as an example:
My morning rituals will include a 5 minute session where I’ll recall at least 3 big things for which I’m grateful. I’ll then continue my “I love everything” dialog throughout the day. It will also include 20 minutes of prayer and meditation. My afternoon rituals include a reflection back on my morning to name one thing I did to help someone else, and make the world a better place. My evening rituals will include a reflections back on my entire day to find one thing I can be proud of accomplishing. I will then ask myself how can I make tomorrow a better day, and write the asnwer I get in my planner.
I will Focus strongly on my other goals that compliment this category. especially my Character on virtues such as generosity, contribution, constantly learning just to name a few.
Make time each day for the “important” things in life. Spend time with God, work on my desired character traits, contact a friend or loved one, and make/take opportunities to volunteer for worthwhile projects in the community.
Think over the 3 Spiritual questions in my Vision, and dial in on the answers. Build them out and fine tune them so I can then incorporate my answers into the actions of my daily life. My Purpose in life is create the ideal life for myself and loved ones, and to show others how to do the same.
Your Spiritual Life may be totally different %%FIRST_NAME%%, and that’s great because this is your Abundant Blueprint – not anyone else’s. It may include some traditions and/or rituals, but it doesn’t have to – make it very personal for you! You may need to acquire some tools or specific knowledge to make your Vision a reality.
Most people have played around with the questions of what their Purpose is in life, but they never really give any serious attention. It’s a process, a journey to discover the answer to this question, and you’re so far ahead of pack already %%FIRST_NAME%% by what you’ve done so far. You consciously identified and defined what you want for your Spiritual Life, and then deeply clarified Why you want it, and how you’ll get it. This can be a hard category so I would to say; Great Job %%FIRST_NAME%%!