Any routine becomes hard to follow at one point.
Life gets in the way of our habits even when they bring joy and well-being. In fact, it’s easier to fall victim to bad customs than it is to maintain beneficial ones. That’s because all good things take time and effort to manifest.
This lack of motivation makes you lose interest. As time passes by it gets harder and harder to get back into it and you even question its value.
I had my moments when I almost gave up on Reiki.
Replacing a healthy routine wasn’t hard because it’s easy to renounce anything that requires a bit of effort. I later learned that this is actually a form of self-sabotage where you gradually lead to mental and emotional decline. It may feel rewarding at first. But as you progress, you also give up the next, more evolved version of yourself.
Whether that’s Reiki, meditation, or any other spiritual practice, it’s good to know that they are not merely hobbies. They represent the foundation for how we function and thrive in this world.
When spiritual practices become a lifestyle, they move away from “routine-status”.
Why Spiritual Practices Are More Important Than Ever
We’re all part of the same formal education.
We learn to read, write, attend college, and get a job. While a significant part of this experience will serve us well in life, many struggle to fit in. We’re told what we should aspire to and the values the majority agrees with.
These societal programs conditions us to operate at a particular vibration and level of understanding.
But we’re billions of individuals with unique backgrounds, personal journeys, and emotional needs. It’s hard to function in such a mechanical structure when we require organic growth.
Basically… we lack spiritual and emotional education.
We don’t have the tools to recalibrate ourselves and break free from past blockages. We are not taught how to handle anxiety, panic attacks, or false expectations. The only goal is to fit in, get a job, have a family, and retire when the time comes.
Everything in between is left to chance. Yet, that’s the very essence of our existence.
We resemble a ship trying to sail on land.
If you want to navigate smoothly, you need self-awareness. If you want to live life instead of it consuming you, breaking free from social constructs and limitations only makes sense. Even if you adopt part of the traditional elements, your journey must be unique and fulfilling.
That’s why so many of us turn to spiritual practices and therapy. It’s where we make sense of who we are and learn to function in our own rhythm so we can enjoy the world we live in.
It’s why routines like Reiki should be a lifestyle instead of tools we use to fix ourselves.
7 Ways To Reclaim Discipline When Interests Is Lost
It all starts with self-reflection.
Stop chasing external validation and take a look inside. Observe how you mirror into the world and take note. Try to identify what makes you happy and what doesn’t.
Here are 7 methods that helped me regain my focus:
1) Meditation: Take a moment to relax and escape the daily grind. Let your mind rest and think of nothing. As you gain calm and self-awareness, try to identify the feelings that bother you. The clearer they become, the more you learn about why they are now part of you. Meditation is a simple way to uncover internal roadblocks and even the root cause that triggers them.
2) Long Walks: Step outside and reconnect with nature. Walking stimulates your physical and energetic body while giving you time to reflect due to its pace. It’s a meditation in itself, where you can practice positive affirmations or ask why you’re avoiding self-care.
3) Reconnect With Your “WHY”: Go back to your early Reiki experiences. Think about what triggered your desire to learn this energy healing practice. Were you looking for inner peace, physical heaing, or self-awareness? Bring back the reasons that connected you with your core desires.
4) Start Small: Discipline takes time and practice. Instead of jumping back into hour-long sessions, start small. Even 20-30 minutes might be too much at first. The key is to create space for yourself in the day and guard those sacred hours. Begin with 5-10 minutes and work yourself up from there. This should be a fixed slot rather than a variable encounter. The latter leaves too much room for excuses.
5) Set Intentions: You can practice Reiki freely, without any objective. But setting an intention will better guide the universal energy while also helping you visualize the outcome.
6) Join A Community: We function better with accountability. Join a local Reiki meetup, an online group, or even a similar practice that promotes energy healing. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals will inspire you to take action.
7) Celebrate Your Progress: Reiki is an infinite game that doesn’t end when you reach a certain milestone. Therefore, celebrate each session and mark it as a success. This is a tangible goal and you know what “done” looks like. Every step counts because it adds up to a compounding effect.
4 Benefits Of Coming Back To A Regular Practice
When reconnecting with the universal energy regularly, you can expect the following benefits:
1) Increased mental clarity: The fog of procrastination and avoidance starts to lift, allowing you to see your life from a more focused and balanced perspective.
2) Emotional resilience: Regular practice helps you navigate life’s ups and downs with greater calm and patience. You may find that challenges don’t feel as overwhelming as they once did.
3) A deeper connection to yourself: As you return to Reiki or meditation, you deepen your relationship with yourself, rediscovering the parts of you that were neglected or buried under the weight of daily life.
4) Alignment with your true path: Spiritual practices help you realign with your authentic self. When you’re in alignment, everything from relationships to career decisions feels more purposeful and fulfilling.
To Recap
- Spiritual practices should be a lifestyle, not just tools you use when you’re in need. Remember that prevention is the best healing.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’ve fallen off the path. It happens to all of us. It’s part of life and we should take it for what it is. But this doesn’t mean you cannot get back on track. Don’t let yourself slip too much and seek support to make the process easier.
- The power to find rhythm is already within you. Take small steps to establish cadence and avoid overwhelming yourself.
- Play the infinite game by not stopping after a win. This is how you build a habit and turn spiritual practices into a lifestyle.