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You might think of rest as a physiological necessity to get those eight hours and crush the next day. But, what if slowing down goes beyond just a healthy routine so you can perform at your peak? What if taking the time to rest could actually help you tap into something bigger, something sacred?
Setting aside time for stillness not only gives you a chance to connect with yourself, according to Medium. It also opens space for reflection, intuition, and even receiving messages from a higher source. Incorporate the sacred pause into your life, for greater healing and spiritual growth.
Practice One Minute of Mindfulness
Juggling and multi-tasking day in and day out can take a toll on your mental and spiritual well-being. Incorporating the sacred pause, even if just for a minute, throughout your day can help open space for calm, reflection, and stillness.
The Anna Mizera Mindful Transformations website recommends a one minute mindful practice three times a day. Find a quiet space where you can sit comfortably. Practice box breathing; breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, exhale for four counts, hold for four, then repeat. You’ll give yourself a chance to step away from the chaos and into the calm.
Listen to Your Inner Voice
Your intuition is one of your greatest guides in finding your true purpose in life. But, busy schedules and constant stimulation can often overpower your inner voice, stresses the Maitri Somatics website. Stillness quiets the incessant chatter in your mind and allows you to connect with your intuition. Go for a walk in nature or simply sit in quiet reflection. Outside noise will fall away, revealing the messages calling from deep within your soul, guiding you on the right path forward.
Open Space to Connect to the Divine
When you bounce from task to task, you barely have time to focus on anything else. Pausing frees up space for your mind and spirit. It involves intentionally setting aside time for stillness, prayer, and reflection to quiet distractions. It helps foster a deeper relationship with the divine. Medium recommends finding a quiet place to relax and breathe deeply, surrendering your thoughts and worries to a higher power. Use this time to listen, meditate, or read sacred texts, and consider keeping a journal to capture any thoughts or insights that come to you.
Take a Page From Tradition
A spiritual pause isn’t some new age concept. According to Religion News Service, spiritual traditions across the world have practiced this important sacred practice for centuries. Jews honor Shabbat every Friday night and Saturday by praying, enjoying festive meals, and resting. Christians take a break from work on Sundays to attend Church and connect with their communities.
Eastern religions, like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, practice quiet contemplation through yoga and meditation for spiritual healing and self-awareness. No matter your religious beliefs, you can design your personal sacred pause to cultivate inner peace, soul healing, and a greater connection to a higher power.
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