Can I do this if I'm spiritual?
My observation of the spiritual space is that many have a problem with purity. In the sense that people hold ideas about themselves and others, if you have any seemingly unpure behaviour, then you have less worth.
Of course, anyone can hold any opinion they like, but moralising does not lead to more unity, only separation.
Can I “sleep around”?
It depends. Are you sleeping around because you are filling a void and numbing yourself with sex, or are you exploring intimacy and pleasure? Those are two different things; you need to bring awareness to understand which one is true for you.
Can I watch Netflix and other “trash TV”?
Of course, you can. At the same time, you have to be mindful that what you are watching is fiction, even when it is reality TV, and it will most likely impact the way you think and feel about your life. Disney has much to answer for regarding how we think about romantic love—balance watching Netflix with practices of inwardness. If content is negatively impacting your mental health, take responsibility and minimise it.
Can I eat takeout?
I live by the 80 / 20 rule. Eighty per cent of the time, I try to eat healthy, whole food that is not processed. I also love chocolate, and I have it often. I have seen that some people suggest eating unhealthy food makes you less intuitive/psychic, and that could not be further away from the truth. My grandmother was an incredible clairvoyant medium and super unhealthy. You can even eat meat if you want to; I do.
Can I have a bad mental health day?
Spiritual people often seem to want often to push away the difficult and only embrace positivity. I am all for having an optimistic attitude of mind; I have one. At the same time, we are not machines; we are humans on a spiritual journey and will have “bad” mental health days.
Practising spirituality is about:
not carelessly giving away your attention
being present and listening with care without distractions
accepting that life is a journey with many chapters
communication with honesty and transparency
being intentional
taking care with the words you use; they have an impact
being upfront about your intentions
checking your assumptions
cultivating self-awareness
nurturing your confidence
seeking meaningful connections
taking the good with the bad
honour your needs and those of others
learning from the lessons of life
doing your best at asking, “what am I learning here?” instead of “why is this happening to me?” releasing the victim the mindset
trusting your intuition and having the courage to follow it
releasing social expectations
taking control of your perception
regularly checking in with your mind, body and spirit