Your spiritual energy system is a kaleidoscope of electromagnetic force that interacts with everything and everyone you come into contact with. It’s through this system that you can sense a tense atmosphere or be left feeling drained by a needy friend.
You can boost your spiritual energy levels through practicing some simple practices. Practicing kindness and deep connection with others, taping into the energy of your best self and through meditation can all increase spiritual energy.
1. Meditation
Spiritual Energy can be harnessed through meditating, which is an ancient practice that aims to tune in to our divine connection. It helps us feel inspired and motivated to serve something larger than ourselves. It also enables us to tap into our inner guidance, which communicates through subtle nudges and insights that encourage you to follow your heart and trust your intuition.
To meditate, sit in a quiet place and focus on your breath. You can also listen to guided meditations (there are plenty on YouTube) that will provide you with instruction. It can be challenging at first to not react to each thought that comes into your mind but with time and persistence it will help.
You can also increase your spiritual energy by practicing acts of kindness. Studies have shown that people who are kind to others have higher levels of spiritual energy than those who are not. Practicing small acts of kindness like smiling at strangers or giving money to the homeless can have a big impact.
2. Kindness
The gift of kindness is a spiritual energy that heals souls and nurtures spirits. Whether you are offering a helping hand to someone in need, sharing a compliment or sending a positive affirmation, kindness is like a healing balm that soothes wounded hearts and uplifts those who have fallen down on their journey.
Kindness requires sacrifice, going out of your way to serve others, overlooking offenses and forgiving grievances. It is the embodiment of the sacrificial love Paul teaches in Ephesians 4:32, “be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, as God forgave us.”
When you practice acts of kindness, it reveals to you a world of interconnectedness and compassion. Cultivate the habit of extending compassion and empathy in your everyday life to create meaningful connections that blossom into joy effortlessly.
3. Concentration
Spiritual energy is a resource that allows you to regulate your emotions, focus on important tasks and meditate. It’s vital to your well-being and enables you to achieve the state of flow described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi as being in a meditative and focused mindset.
Your spiritual energy level directly influences the other three energies, and is most easily influenced by physical activities such as exercise or meditation. This type of energy can also be managed by setting spiritual goals such as a regular prayer or gratitude practice, identifying your values or beliefs and finding meaning in the things that surround you.
You can make a Concentration check to prevent being distracted while casting or using any spell with a longer cast time such as mending, prayer of healing and animate dead. You can only have one concentration spell active at a time and the DC of this check is equal to half the damage you took (or 10 if that is lower). There are very few ways to debuff saving throws in 5E, but a creative DM might allow you to use something like Perform to introduce an environment that is hard to concentrate in.
4. Self-reflection
Self-reflection is a form of spiritual energy that allows people to understand themselves and their motivations. It helps them learn from their mistakes and improve their decision-making skills. It also increases their sense of control over their lives.
To engage in self-reflection, you must quiet your mind and focus on a specific memory or issue. For example, if your relationship recently ended, reflect on what happened and why it went wrong. Think about what you could do differently next time to avoid a similar situation.
The process of self-reflection can be difficult, but it is a powerful tool for understanding and improving yourself. It can help you build a stronger connection with your higher power and the universe. It can also improve your relationships with others by helping you communicate more clearly and honestly. It can also help you become more aligned with your core values and priorities. This, in turn, can lead to better health and well-being.
