Spiritual Tone Up

 In the 'Window' on Koroit St at the church we've recently had a series of messages entitled Spiritual Tone-Up.

People go to the gym to get physically toned up through a series of exercises.  The messages in the 'Window' are Spiritual Exercises that get you spiritually toned up-  expressed in non-religious language.   Because you can fit a maximum of 15 letters on only 4 rows (it's like half a tweet), it's had to be made very concise.  Here's the original document I wrote.

In the 'Window' I divided no 3 into two separate messages.  I believe if you give these a try regularly and you'll be fit to cope with whatever life throws at you with equanimity to remain positive. 10 Point Spiritual Health Tone Up

1 Take a moment to name things you are grateful for.
(this sets your spirit in the right frame)
2 Reaffirm your important beliefs and values.
(this brings you back to your true self)
3 Name things that have hurt you and silently speak forgiveness. 
Name things that you regret and allow yourself to be forgiven.
(these are like dropping your baggage)
4 Name the strengths you need and ask for them.
(this is like picking up your luggage)
5 Spend some time just being in nature.
(connect with the universe)
6 Spend some time just playing, non-competitively.
(connect with your innocence)
7 Spend some time being creative without judging what you do.
(connect with God’s gifts to you)
8 Give something freely- time or money or some thing you have.
(connect with others’ needs)
9 Send love, goodwill, peace, joy, hope to others.
(connect with others’ spirits)
10 Spend some time seeking silence and the stilling of the mind.
(connect with the Universal Spirit)

Geoff Barker