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Whether we know it or not, our soul provides the fire that drives us. When we're not living in accordance with our authentic self (when we’re not aligning our core values to each area of our life), it can impact on our emotional, mental and physical health.
Negative thoughts, low self-image, anger, frustration and pain dump toxic waste into your mind, just as junk food does to your body. To lead a happy, soul-full life, you should spend time giving your mind regular "detoxes" by becoming aware of your thoughts.
For some, finding this quiet head space could involve prayer or meditation, simply taking 15 minutes for yourself in the bath, or watering the garden. Quiet head space is about being present in the moment and allows whatever answers you need to come to you.
Expressing how you feel in a healthy way is also part of maintaining the balance of the soul. Some of us will need an outlet to express the self through a hobby - it may be to paint to let go of negative emotions. Others integrate it in their daily environments, like a manager mentoring a trainee.
Part of overhauling your soul might mean that you check the way you talk to yourself. Keep tabs on where downward-spiralling conversations are going. Redirect negative emotions with more empowering conversations. By giving your soul-side an overhaul, you'll locate a constant source of calm and contentment that you can draw on whenever you want. |
