Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) April/May 2020 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 29

When you perceive life from this spiritual perspective, you view problems, challenges, or difficulties as opportunities for change. You flow gracefully through life’s challenges instead of feeling powerless, overwhelmed, or stuck. You find the emotional balance in the midst of distress, let go of your expectations and “go with the flow.” Open and receptive, you tap into this divine flow of energy and trust that whatever is happening in your life is for your highest and greatest evolution. Thus, the more you lead a spiritually attuned life, the more resilient you become. HERE ARE 3 SACRED STRATEGIES TO BUILD YOUR SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE: Develop a Positive “Miracle” Mindset Research suggests that resilient people “bounce back” from negative emotions and experiences quickly and effectively. In fact, they use optimism to cope with and find meaning in difficult or challenging situations. By developing a positive miracle mindset, you become more resilient to stress, anxiety and disease. Most of all, resilient people sustain a high vibrational energy which contributes to their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. “I CAN BE CHANGED BY WHAT HAPPENS TO learned to bounce back quickly from adversity and devastating circumstances. From these experiences, I was challenged to remain open and optimistic, trusting that my spirit was stronger than any situation I could possibly face. With every challenge, I realized, came even greater personal transformation. I not only survived, but thrived, not letting life’s circumstances reduce me. ME. BUT I REFUSE TO BE REDUCED BY IT.” – MAYA ANGELOU Studies show that to undo the devastating effects of negative thinking, you need three times as many positive thoughts to override the negative ones. Change the way you think, and you change the feedback loop that begins in the brain. Your brain is naturally resilient; thus, the process of neuroplasticity gives you the ability to change your “neural wiring.” Acknowledging your blessings, growth, and joy rewire your brain and create new neuropathways that focus on positivity. Positive thoughts also elevate the vibration of the cells in your body and program them for wellness. Look for something positive everyday even if some days you have to look harder. Dwelling on the positive things in your life moves you toward the tipping point of positivity. Real experiences of awe, wonder, joy, inspiration, happiness, gratefulness, contentment, and connectedness–anything good in your life, needs to be given focused attention. Doing so shifts your mindset toward the good things in your life, which, in turn, allows for genuine resilience. As your day comes to a close, allow yourself to think about three positive things that happened during the day and why they 29