Find Your Delight With Nourishing Rhythms: A Guided Practice for Writers, Journalers, and Creative Souls
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 45 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 10-15 minutes
“Giving time to my five nourishing rhythms most days, not every day, keeps me in my preferred sweet spot for all areas of life.”
-Spiritual Direction for Writers: Everyday Rituals for Your Writing Life
Pause.
Sit in silence while taking three deep breaths. Use the phrases below for a breath prayer or breath meditation on each of the inhales.
Inhale: Nourish my body.
Exhale.
Inhale: Nourish my mind.
Exhale.
Inhale: Nourish my soul.
Exhale.
Repeat as many times as you like.
Prompt.
Pick some nourishing rhythms to do most days that will help you find your sweet spot for all areas of life.
“You can begin by assessing what you already do on a regular basis. What do you do most days or most weeks because you enjoy life more when those activities are on the calendar? Can you develop more intentionality with the practices and rhythms that already enable you to inhabit your creativity and faith in healthy ways?”
-Spiritual Direction for Writers: Everyday Rituals for Your Writing Life
Practice.
Set a timer for 10 minutes and take notes on the quotes and questions above. And watch this Instagram Reel and try the recommended practice for the next week or so.
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