By Dr. Laura Chen, Feng Shui Expert and Holistic Sexuality Consultant
Introduction
Many people set resolutions, but when they fail to achieve them within a set time, they often dwell on their mistakes and become spiritually paralyzed. It’s essential to remember that we are human, and making mistakes is part of the journey.
Instead of wasting time blaming ourselves, we should focus on not repeating the same mistakes.
Contents
What Defines You?
Mistakes do not define you; they help you focus on your future. You don’t need to be perfect to boost your spirits; you just need to make certain changes in your life that keep you happy and drive you towards achieving the goal of spiritual empowerment.
Points to Boost Your Spirituality
Here are a few points to help you retain and boost your spirits through better understanding.
Set Priorities and Resolutions: Every New Year, people make resolutions to change something in their lives. Your resolutions may include quitting alcohol, stopping smoking, losing weight, getting a good job, or developing better relationships with friends and partners. No matter your goal, your first priority should be to strengthen your relationship with God.
Don’t Regret the Past: The basic thing you should do is not regret past mistakes. Start loving yourself; this will help you forgive your mistakes. Prioritize loving yourself and God. Once you develop a good relationship with God, you can depend on Him for guidance in any of your endeavors.
Get Closer to God: If your priority is to get closer to God, you can enter His kingdom, and He will help and guide you in every aspect of your life. Believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything. Think about God and remember Him in every action or decision you make.
Meditation and Prayer: Meditation is the best way to develop a relationship with God and seek His kingdom. Additionally, prayers are vital. Read the scriptures and get motivated by the words within them. Set achievable goals based on these teachings.
Use Your Judgment and Wisdom: Reading the scriptures doesn’t mean you’re initiating a spiritual resolution. While considering God in every choice, use your own judgment and wisdom too. Always consider how your relationship with God will be affected by the decisions you make.
Stay Positive: Don’t get demotivated or upset when you make mistakes. Maintain a positive attitude. After making mistakes, people often think they are the worst, but it would be better to think of yourself as someone who can overcome challenges.
Forgive Yourself: Few people never forgive themselves for their mistakes. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself as you would treat your best friend. Excessive self-criticism can lead to failure in achieving your goals.
Importance of Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is crucial. When you make a mistake or are in a difficult situation, your instinct should be to understand how to overcome it with kindness, as you would with your loved ones.
Self-Esteem: It’s not about how you judge yourself but how you treat yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, but it’s essential to try hard not to repeat them.
Building Self-Compassion: One of the best ways to build self-compassion is by changing how you think. Show the same kindness to yourself that you show to others. Believe in yourself and treat yourself with the same love and compassion you give others.
Avoid Negative Influences: Building self-compassion helps you avoid people who mislead you. Have faith in your capabilities. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Acknowledge your achievements and goals.
Prayer and Relationship with God: Prayer is the best way to develop a relationship with God. It’s a valuable asset to reach God, not just a tool. Life is full of sorrows, difficulties, and happiness. None of us can be strong all the time. Prayer strengthens us to survive and become stronger individuals.
Allot Time for Teachings
People often feel that their lives are becoming more complicated. They may pray daily but feel that God doesn’t respond. It’s important to assess your life and figure out where you are lacking.
Study Teachings Weekly: To boost spirituality, pray and read the teachings of God. Allocate time to read these scriptures every week. Implement what you learn from these teachings.
Priority and Effort: It’s not about having time but about prioritizing. Those serious about changing their lives will find time to study and understand God’s teachings. God wants people to read His valuable words. If you have queries, turn to Him in prayer.
Promote Health and Happiness with Meditation
Meditation is the best way to gain good health, joy, fight stress, calmness, happiness, positive thinking, and good relationships. It provides peace to your body and mind, improves sleep, and enhances the quality of life.
Discover Yourself: By meditating, you can learn about your true identity. Allotting time every day to meditate helps you accomplish your goals. Meditation enlightens and helps you realize your true nature.
Reduce Stress: Meditation helps remove negative impressions and replace them with positive thinking. It empowers your soul and improves concentration, reducing stress and tension.
Listen to Your Inner Voice
Listening to your inner voice is key to fulfilling your life. It guides you on the right path. People who learn to listen to their inner voices lead fulfilling and happy lives.
Calmness and Quietness: To hear your inner voice, you must be calm and quiet. Negative thoughts, sorrow, and worries can block this voice. Practicing listening to your inner voice helps you face challenges and hear your heart’s desires.
Change Your Mindset
Changing your way of thinking to positive thoughts can bring drastic changes in your life. Positive thinking can turn your dreams into reality.
Grateful Mindset: A person with a grateful mindset sees the brighter side of life. Develop motivational affirmations to overcome difficult situations and move forward happily. Affirmations influence your thoughts and help you accomplish your heart’s desires.
Spiritual Resolution: A spiritual resolution is an important asset that helps you fulfill your goals within a set time.
Dr. Laura Chen is a renowned Feng Shui expert and holistic wellness coach with a Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in applying Feng Shui principles to improve various aspects of life, including health, relationships, and personal well-being. Dr. Chen's unique approach integrates ancient Feng Shui wisdom with modern practices to create harmonious living spaces that enhance sexual energy and intimacy. She conducts workshops and provides personalized consultations to help individuals and couples transform their environments for better health and stronger relationships.