Yesterday, I was part of a discussion about staying grounded in a chaotic world. It was a good discussion since so many of us are growing weary of dealing with Covid in our lives.
We discussed keeping on task by maintaining schedules, lists, and daily practices. Most of us agreed that following scheduled routines was helpful as long as we did not take it to an extreme.
For me, I stay grounded by starting my day with spiritual reading and contemplation. Every morning after I fix my mineral drink and herbal tea, I read
the Daily Guides in the Science of Mind magazine (SOM). I glean a great deal of inspiration from reading these daily guides and the SOM and Unity magazine articles.
Today, I read an interesting quote from the article in the SOM magazine called “Delving Into Our Divine Indwelling Presence” by Diana Ensign. She quoted Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi reminds us.
Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your character, and your character becomes your destiny.
Thinking about our discussion last night and reading Gandhi’s words made me understand how important my morning routine is. Not only am I feeding my Spirit, but I am ultimately shaping my destiny through the readings.
Even when I am not as focused as I would like, the inspiring words enter my heart, soul, and mind and guide me throughout the day. What a realization!
And all of this is because my friend, Kathy, thought many years ago that I needed a subscription to SOM. So she gifted me a subscription — never knowing the impact it would make on me over the years.
How about you?
Do you have daily routines that help in staying grounded, especially when your day becomes chaotic?
I highly recommend spending time in the morning, drinking a warm beverage, reading an inspirational article or magazine. There are also many emailed newsletters, Facebook pages, and phone apps that offer daily inspirational messages. Try what works for you and see how Spirit manifests it in your life.