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A couple of years later I took a spiritual gifts assessment and found my highest four “gifts” to be: wisdom, knowledge, discernment and counsel. It began to be clear to me that my reputation as a shy, withdrawn person who would rather read a book than have a conversation was not really true. I was living out who I was created to be! There are many personality profile tools online that you can explore for free. It can be a wonderfully affirming experience to explore the gifts you were born with and how to combine them with the skills you have developed. When we combine the information we gather from these with our job and life style preferences we can discover much about how to identify, explore and find happiness within our life’s purpose. Improve Your Physical HealthThe “tried and true” health enhancers, healthy eating and regular physical activity, not only revitalize the body, they revive the spirit as well.From what you already know about changes you may need to make in these areas, create a personal wellness plan to encourage new habits. As your body becomes stronger, your spirit will strengthen. Express YourselfCreate a personal journal and begin to write your thoughts and memories. Write poetry or songs. Don't worry about the "proper" dynamics of writing. This is for you. Add photos or cut pictures from magazines that remind you of things that are meaningful to you.Begin to sort through those shoeboxes full of photos. Create some albums or a scrapbook. If, like so many others now, most of your photos are stored in your computer you can now do some amazing projects online. Draw, paint, sculpt, build a birdhouse, knit, crochet, or arrange flowers. From cooking to music to writing to crafts, there are hundreds of ways to express your creativity daily. Share your creations with others and experience the joy of affirmation of your talents. Create TraditionsThe rhythm of the year offers multiple opportunities for meaningful times with friends and family. Gather for holidays throughout the year including birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, and other times of celebration.Celebrate Earth Day with a neighborhood clean up. Commemorate your heritage by attending a festival to celebrate your ethnicity. The anticipation of shared traditions can lift the spirit for days in advance and leave lingering joyful memories.
PlayGive yourself permission to take life a little less seriously at times. Sit on the floor and play a game with a child. Take your turn on the swing. Play a board game with a friend. Dance, skip, blow bubbles, tell stories, laugh, pop bubble wrap, sing silly songs, color.Let your inner child bring joy to your heart, a smile to your face and healing to your inner being. From Revive Your Spirit to |
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