There are moments in life when everything feels heavy — when the path ahead looks foggy, and even breathing feels like effort. Whether it’s illness in the family, uncertainty in your career, or personal heartbreaks, these tough times test us. And no matter how strong we usually are, it’s okay to feel lost.
For me, during such phases, I’ve learned to lean on something deeper — spirituality. Not in a textbook or ritual-heavy way, but in a personal, realistic way that brings calm to my chaos.
1. Start With Silence
When the world around feels loud and overwhelming, silence becomes medicine. Even 5 minutes of sitting quietly — no phone, no TV, just you — can help untangle thoughts. In silence, you slowly stop reacting and start observing. You begin to respond instead of react.
Realistic tip: If you can’t meditate, just sit with a warm drink in a quiet corner, breathe slowly, and feel each breath.
2. Trust the Bigger Picture
There’s a beautiful saying: “This too shall pass.” In difficult times, I remind myself that life is made of seasons. No winter stays forever. Spirituality doesn’t always give answers, but it gives comfort in trusting that life has a flow, even when we can’t see it.
Realistic tip: Write down moments from your past where you thought you’d never get through — but you did. That’s your proof.
3. Connect With Something Higher
You don’t need to visit temples every day or chant mantras for hours. Just talk — to the universe, to your god, to your inner self. Speak with honesty. Some days I say, “I don’t know what to do, please help me hold on.” And that itself becomes a prayer.
Realistic tip: Before sleeping, say one thing you’re grateful for and one thing you hope for. That small habit builds inner connection.
4. Serve, Even in Small Ways
Helping someone else — even just listening to a friend, or sending a kind message — lifts your spirit. It reminds you that your pain doesn’t stop you from being a light to someone else. And strangely, that makes your own burden lighter.
Realistic tip: Text someone today and say, “Thinking of you, hope you’re okay.” That’s spirituality in action.
5. Allow Yourself to Feel
Spirituality doesn’t mean smiling when you’re broken inside. It means honoring your emotions and then rising slowly. It’s okay to cry, to be angry, to feel numb. The only thing is — don’t stay stuck there. Let the emotions pass through you, like a storm.
Realistic tip: Write down your emotions instead of pushing them away. That’s how healing begins.
Final Thought: It’s Okay to Not Have It All Figured Out
I’m still learning. Still stumbling. Still questioning. But through it all, I’ve found a quiet anchor inside — a voice that whispers, “Keep going. You’re not alone.”
Spirituality isn’t about being perfect or peaceful all the time. It’s about coming home to yourself, even in chaos. And if you’re going through something hard right now, know that your journey matters. Your pain is seen. And light always finds a way through.
Stay gentle with yourself.
Love,
Anu 💛
Unfiltered thoughts by Anu 