Celebrate Your Soul

Jul 17

When was the last time you celebrated your soul? I’m using the word soul, which means your essence, the entirety of you, your authentic self.

I try to celebrate my soul daily. That doesn’t mean I throw a party for myself every day. I find ways to celebrate and honour my soul by finding moments of joy every day. I celebrate my soul by being me, the real me. Embracing who I am and not hiding who I am when I am around other people.

Celebrating your soul starts with tuning in and listening. What brings you joy? In what moments do you truly feel like yourself? What creates a spark in you? This joy or spark often changes as we get older or experience different things. What used to bring us joy may not anymore. That’s why it’s essential to tune in, to go inward often. You need to be present and pay attention to your inner world, the experiences, moments, people, anything that brings happiness to your life. When you celebrate your soul, you notice your life has more joy, ease and flow.

I surround myself with things that bring me joy. I spend a lot of my time in my home so I fill it with things that make my soul sing. I have house plants in almost every room and crystals as well. I love working with the energy of crystals for myself and with my clients. Certain crystals, such as amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, and carnelian, carry the energy of joy and can bring that energy into your life.

I also love flowers and being in nature. Being outside this time of year feels magical. I love the feeling of the sun on my skin, the grass under my feet, the smell of flowers, and the sounds of birds. This brings me so much joy. Being in nature is not only grounding but also immensely healing. My soul feels lighter and expensive when I am out in nature this time of year.

Simple ways to celebrate your soul

Go for a walk in nature and experience nature with all your senses. Pay attention to what you see, hear, and smell. Breathe in that fresh air, fully taking in each breath.
Bring flowers into your home. Cut flowers from your garden so you can enjoy their beauty. Or purchase your favourite flower and place it in the room where you spend the most time.
Listen to your favourite music and have a dance party.
Cook your favourite meal. Take in the experience of cooking, be present. When you eat, notice the flavours.
Laugh. Do something that makes me laugh out loud.
Go on a solo adventure. It doesn’t have to be far. Is there somewhere you love to go?
Get creative.
Spend time with people who support you, see you and celebrate who you are.
Move your body.
Meditate
Get a Reiki treatment

“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.”

Rumi

The journey to embracing your soul, your true self is filled with ups and downs and sometimes an entirely new direction. Celebrating your soul means doing things that fill you with joy and happiness. To live fully as who you are, quirks and all.

Tune in and listen. What brings you joy? What makes you feel truly yourself? How does your soul want you to celebrate today?