We must nurture our SPIRIT every day. Many people wake up in the morning and immediately their mind takes them to the chores of the day, the places to go, the work to do, and the care of children or pets. Optimal times to fill your SPIRIT cup are early morning and the time just before you retire. It is worth "scheduling" time for meditation, prayer, affirmations and reflection each day. Start the day by reflecting on those things you are grateful for as well as those things that you may take for granted like health or family. Gratitude helps start the day on a positive note. Include some positive affirmations as you get ready for the day. You could write these on colorful paper and post them on your bathroom mirror if you would like. Don't be afraid to look in the mirror and tell yourself, "I love you". You have to cultivate love for yourself before you can give it away. Be good to yourself. Sometimes that means giving yourself enough time to spend with your loved ones or even enough to get to an appointment without stress.

 At the end of the day we wash the days worries and frustrations away and replace it with some peaceful music that helps us wind down and reflect on the positive things that happened as well as the love we shared during the day. Take time in the evening to read together or talk about your day. Evening affirmations help to guide your dreams and allow you to see yourself as you are: part of ONE, not alone, not a single entity but part of a GREAT UNIVERSE that is connected by compassion and love. Connect with SPIRIT by meditation or prayer and see how much better you sleep. Journaling at this time guides you to see where you might look deeper and connect with SPIRIT with more meaning as well as the ability to hear where you might be going.

Namaste,

Miri