Saturday, 10 March 2018

The Heros Journey: Ways To Rejuvenate Your Spirit

By Sandra Fisher


There are many ways in which you can refresh your spirit. Popular ways today include doing exercise, especially yoga, walking, writing a journal, or painting. However, for many people the distractions of modern life mean that they do not get the solitude and complete freedom to immerse themselves in revitalizing their spirit in the heros journey.

If you are constantly stressed out, and find you do not have the space, or the time in your home to practice your spirituality and enhance your sense of connectedness to the universe, a spiritual retreat may be just the answer you are looking for. Some people find their purpose through creativity, others through nature. Commonly, many men and women gain a great deal of spiritual fulfillment from retreats that incorporate both yoga and healthy diets. Whatever you are searching for, there is a retreat out there for you.

Whilst there is a strong tendency to think of spirituality as something reserved to ardent yogis and gurus. However, the natural process of being creative is a very spiritual one. If your creative abilities have been suffering due to stress and city distractions, why not consider a creative retreat? Any artist, writer, of musician knows that having the solitude to work on their art all day, free from distractions is the best way to get in touch with their most vivid ideas. Even if you are not a professional artist, discovering that your creative ability is far greater than you imagined is a surefire way to waken up your spirit and consciousness to the fact that you are living with a purpose and that life has meaning, You may even discover your next career!

There are those that feel most at peace when the are centered, taking care of their health and mental wellbeing, and living a healthy life. This is difficult to achieve in todays fast paced world. However, yoga retreats offer the perfect solution to this problem. These abound in places like India and Thailand and last up to three months. In this time, most of your day will be spent meditating and doing yoga. You will also eat a very strict, vegetarian diet. These retreats are highly acclaimed for restoring your body to a natural balance of energy and calm. After all, who can beat the combination of stress-free living, a well-balanced diet, and constant peace and serenity? It is no wonder that many flock to these retreats.

Do you spend your whole day surrounded by people, working a stressful job, and then coming home to a noisy environment? It is easy to lose yourself in all of this chaos. This has lead to an increasing interest in solitude retreats. They basically are exactly what the title says - a retreat where you spend most, or even all of your time alone. No cell phones, emails, internet, or other people to bother you. Perhaps the idea of not speaking and basically being a hermit may not immediately appeal to you. However, it could give you the time you need to focus on yourself. Your dreams and aspirations may have gotten lost in the busy daily life you lead. To find your purpose and be true to yourself requires time for contemplation. Solitude retreats are the best way to accomplish this.

A retreat gaining in popularity are retreats centred around nutrition and health. It is well-accepted now that the mind-body connection is a strong one. Basically, the healthier your body, the happier and less stressed your mind is. For people always on the go, eating a balanced diet can be tough. If you really are feeling down and frazzled it could be as a result of your diet. These retreats are perfect for that as the provide detoxes, juice diets, probiotic foods, and vegetarian meals so that you can get your body back into sync. Once you are getting the vital vitamins and minerals you need, your emotions should change. You will feel happier and less stressed. This helps you to concentrate on what is important in your life and what brings you the most meaning. It is a great way to boost your spiritual energy really. This may be an especially important retreat for those who generally subsist on junk food.

There are many other kinds of retreats, including nature retreats, relationship retreats, and health and fitness retreats. These each target different aspects of self-renewal and regrowth. You can find many in the US and you can choose what works best for you according to your current needs.

It is clear that whichever retreat you choose to go on, there is a spiritual value to be gained. You can connect with the universe through creativity, or up your life satisfaction ratio by improving your diet. Perhaps you simply need some peace and quiet. The common thread is that you will find purpose and meaning in life. This will lead to greater spiritual wellbeing and teach you skills you can draw from when your spirituality is feeling a little lost.




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