Spirit-Based Activities

Spirit-based activities correspond with the Choleric Temperament, Yellow Bile, Hot/Dry, Fire Element, the Tarot Suit of Wands, Summer (Hermetic Golden Dawn), Archetypal Spirit and the Spirit Body, Tree of Life: World of Atzilut (Emanation), Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra, the Violet and Indigo Aura Color Personalities, shades of White, Gold (oranges and yellows), Violet, and Indigo, and the Emotion of Anger.

Smudge yourself or a room. Fire burns away impurities, while smoke carries those impurities and evil spirits away. When smudging, light the incense, herbs, or smudge stick (usually sage). It is often safer to burn the herb in a shell or fireproof dish rather than holding it. Use a feather or your hand to gently wave the smoke from the dish, letting it rise through the room as you walk through the house in a space-clearing ritual. Cup the smoke and waft it over your face as you would water, keeping your eyes closed if you are sensitive to smoke at all. Smudge your eyes (to see the truth), ears (to hear the truth), throat (to speak the truth), and heart (to open it).

 

Meditate. Go somewhere quiet, close your eyes, and try to clear your mind for a few minutes. At first, your mind will bombard itself with all kinds of mind-chatter and thoughts (grocery lists, "To-Do" lists, what you ate last night, what someone at work asked you). Just accept this. Don't fight it. When this happens, remind yourself to return to "nothingness". You could focus on a blank screen in a particular color. If these ideas don't work for you, think of a place you would love to be. Think of a place that is quiet, serene, beautiful, and calm. Whenever mind-chatter interrupts, return to your private paradise in your mind and meditate on it.

 

Pray, but ask for nothing. Instead, say thank you for everything you can be grateful for, even if it is just that the sun rose today.

 

Whatever your social network is, get involved today. What would you like to learn, do, or share with others? Get involved by taking a class or attending a group.

 

With the internet available, real physical mail is almost unheard of. I wouldn't be surprised if post offices close down soon, except for package delivery. In the meantime, cards and letters remain enjoyable and appreciated. Send someone a real card today to show them how special they are. Or, send one to yourself.

 

When we can't face someone in person to express our feelings, whether out of fear of rejection or because they are no longer with us, writing a heartfelt letter can help us let them know our true feelings. You can share these letters, burn them, or bury them (in a box or in the ground). The point is that you got your feelings out and set those emotions free.

 

Like expressing your feelings in a letter, keeping a journal can help you set your emotions free by recording your daily thoughts and activities. Writing a memoir can help you see patterns that negatively affect you as you write.

 

Perhaps you don't have anything in particular to say, or maybe you do. Call anyway. It's not always about you. Sometimes, the other person may need you. Call a friend or a family member.

 

Get off the computer, stop texting, and visit in person. Build a memory for you and your friend to look back on. Good memories are the glue that holds life together and are the only thing you take with you when you leave this earth. Nothing keeps you going like friendship. Visit someone. 

 

When was the last time you bought someone a gift that wasn't for their birthday or a holiday? Indulge someone. Giving is receiving. It fills the heart with appreciation and gladness. Can't afford to buy something? What about baking a treat or giving away something you no longer need or want? Give a physical gift. 

 

Lift your head. Look around you. Is there anyone you could help with a favor? When doing favors for others, some people do too much and need to slow down, refocus on their own lives, and take a break. But some of us let our sensitivities keep us a little too isolated and withdrawn. Doing a favor for someone can help us out of that rut.

 

Consider volunteering or donating to a cause that matters to you. What are you passionate about? Would you like to share an experience, help those who are ill or in poverty, save wildlife, rescue animals, or help rebuild after an earthquake? To find out what's available in your area, perform a Google search. 

 

Learn something new. Research shows brain cells renew themselves when you actively engage in new learning. Is there a second language, hobby, or subject you'd like to pursue? Doing so can increase your mental capacity for years to come.

 

Single? Don't get out much or don't have the time? Join an online dating site. Why not? You can always cancel and retreat if you're not interested. I suggest more popular sites, such as eHarmony, which focus on matching you with someone who shares your characteristics and goals. Do be careful, however. Even the best of dating sites can be host to some real jerks. Never meet someone alone for the first time. Set up a double or group date. At the very least, meet in public on your first few dates until you get to know them better. 

 

Another alternative to online dating is joining a singles club at your church, in your town, or in your state. Singles clubs offer activities that match your interests. Activities are always public, and you are surrounded by other people you can mingle with and get to know. It's an excellent way to make friends and build a support network.

 

Take a vacation from the media. Be mindful of what you allow yourself to watch on television and in movies. You may think stimulating dramas, argumentative reality shows, horror flicks, and news channels are entertaining, but they can be draining and shorten your life. Anything disturbing or that feeds your eyes and ears negativity can make your blood chemistry more acidic. Acidity causes many negative symptoms and diseases. So, try to avoid negative media as much as possible. Instead, opt for comedy shows or movies that make you feel good about life. Try not to watch television for an entire week. Instead, go outside and spend time in nature.