Purchase a journal to write in.
You want to start with a blank journal. Or, you can find a daily devotional journal that already has predetermined categories to write about. Most bookstores will have these; you'll find a larger variety at spiritual or religious stores.
Set a time each day to sit and self reflect.
Think about how far you are on your spiritual journey. You may look at how you are feeling and examine why you feel that way. You can also write down things that inspire you throughout the day. Spiritual growth includes getting to know yourself better and digging deeper into this knowledge.
Keep your spiritual journal with you at all times.
You never know when something will make you wonder about spirituality. Keeping your journal on hand allows you to write down quotes, spiritual text references, or general thoughts you wish to reflect on at a later time.
Acknowledge your blessings.
Write about the things in your day that make you feel grateful. Research shows that people who make a point to feel gratitude are happier and healthier people.
Set spiritual goals.
These can be things you wish to do on a daily basis to further your spiritual growth. Make sure you set an end date so that you strive to accomplish your goal within the allotted time.
Write down any prayers that inspire you.
This may be anything. There is equal power in a prayer you have created yourself, a prayer you read in scriptures or other spiritual writings. Having favorite prayers on hand allows you to reference them quickly any time you may need.
Review your journal entries at least once a month.
This reflection process is key. By taking time to self reflect on your prior entries, you can better see the direction of spiritual enlightenment you are heading in. Through reading your daily devotional writing, you can use the information to work toward new goals, search for more information to questions you have asked yourself in the last month, and give thanks for the lessons you have already learned. If you can see that you mostly write of having happy, safe, and otherwise positive feelings, your spiritual path is likely to be leading you in the right direction. If your journal becomes a record of anxiety and malice, you may need to reconsider whether these spiritual practices, teachings or leaders are really good for your spirit.
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