06/10/2026
Spiritual maintenance is important to me. Among other factors, Im in recovery, and my sobriety depends on living a life where Im actively taking care of my spiritual health. If im not committing to a daily practice, my mental health suffers. My spirituality suffers. My relationships suffer.
What I've learned over time is that it doesn't have to be perfect. That's why its called a spiritual PRACTICE. It also doesn't have to look the same every day. Some days I create elaborate rituals complete with candles and crystals and all the other bells and whistles. Some days my practice is a 5 minute meditation while still laying in bed, followed by a quick prayer before I reluctantly get up for the day.
I do have some absolutes - things that I do every day. But I'm not too picky about how or where they happen. Every day I draw one card, whether its tarot or oracle. I use it as a guide for the day. I meditate every day. Every day I say the set aside prayer, to remind myself that I need to always have an open mind. And every day, no matter what, I find one thing to be grateful for.
My spiritual practice can't be rigid, or I set myself up for disappointment. Spirituality is supposed to be my refuge in this world, not another thing on my to-do list. For the most part, it looks different each day, but in this way im able to be fully present in it. What are some practices you do daily, no matter what? Do you allow yourself the freedom to have a changing practice?
