My Morning Routine
My morning routine that supports my Spiritual Path…
When beginning my spiritual journey, in search of help and direction, I visited a variety of different meditation groups. At first, I was drawn to these places for the same reason most people are, for the coffee and delicious treats! But little by little, I learned to fall in love with meditating. It was such a comfort to me to sit upon a blanket on the floor and take a few moments to rest my mind. At first it was difficult. I had many questions. What was my future? What were the next steps forward? How was I to recover what I had lost materially? How was I going to calm the pain of losing the people that I loved, my dad and brother? Who would be my guide? Where would I find the key that would unlock the door to life’s shortcuts?
In a few words, I was looking for Harry Potter’s magic wand.
I quickly learned that in life, everything must move through its own process. I had to take things one step at a time and learn lessons with each step. As I continued to meditate I began to have conversations with the Divine energy or God. With patience and dedication I found that sounds, smells and tastes were able to open a portal that would open my eyes to new experiences. The delightful sound of music, the exquisite and divine smell of incense and the taste of herbal teas presented themselves as medicine for my soul.
My senses were activated by music, incense and tea in a similar way to when I used to enjoy an excellent glass of wine and delicious lasagna on the weekend. It is easy to compare the two. Although when wine takes you to heaven, it is in a different sense.
Knowing that my senses were an important way to connect with the Divine energy or God, I created a morning routine. I wake up and wash my hands and face with warm water while playing music in certain tones to calm my mind and delight my soul. I then light enjoyable aromatic incense. From there, I sit and meditate.
The essence of the music gives me a feeling of real, naturally-occurring freedom. It allows my soul to travel and discover moments and places beyond the human plane. I am left with the sensation of true inner peace and adventure by shifting my body’s vibration. The incense brings up pleasant and soothing memories. Something like the scent of pine makes me think of Christmas, good food, delicious fruits and scrumptious desserts. In most cases the incense helps me search my memory banks for peaceful places I had experienced in between lives, like heaven. It reminds me of my true nature. The scents are able to magically transform small sticks and tiny cones into the power that brought me back to my center, my heart.
Music, incense, and herbal tea are key components to start our conversations with the Divine or God.
The best way to communicate with the Divine energy is through authenticity. Speak with your heart and you will feel the confidence to express yourself to that friend who gives His full attention without judgment. He will guide you without asking for anything in return. He is always ready to listen without conditions, rules or punishments. He is the friend who opens His heart and gives you unconditional love.
From the bottom of my heart, I share my morning routine of playing music for a free Spirit, lighting incense for transcending beyond your five senses and sipping herbal tea to sweeten your palate. All in preparation to connect with and enjoy the company of a good friend, the best of friends, God.