The Happiness Lab Delegate's Guide Chapter 5 — Body & Soul | Page 4

05 Happiness Experiments Whereas most magazines offer us advice about caring for ourselves physically and emotionally (food, friends, sleep, exercise, sex, balanced lifestyle) there is some uncertainty about how we express and nurture our spiritual intelligence. For that reason, what follows on the menu below are some pointers to develop your spiritual muscles. There is no need to try them all; pick a couple and give them a go. 54 Find a soul friend Walking through life in the company of a friend makes sacred the path you travel. If you have someone in your life like this then take time to reconnect; if not, then consider how you could go about finding and nurturing such a friendship. Celebration Some people think that Jesus was often partying. Take time to celebrate life and the success of others. Sacred place It is good to have a place you can go to to find peace and quiet. A sacred place where it is easier to realise that you are not alone on this planet, that there is a hand that guides your life, and that there is hope for tomorrow. Take a few moments this week to visit that place. Plan a quiet day. Laughter It is good to laugh. Watch a funny programme on TV, visit a comedy club, go and see a comedian, or read a book of jokes. Hospitality We meet something of the spiritual in the lives of others. Sharing a meal with friends or acquaintances will allow you to explore each other’s stories. Service Often in the expressing of kindness to others we encounter something of the divine. Look for opportunities where you can help someone else. Filtering voices From when we wake up to the moment that we go to sleep there are people communicating to us. Whether it’s the DJ on the radio, the lyricist of the song you are humming, or the commercials on TV, everyone has a message. Caring for your soul is about operating a filter that ensures that you only allow in that which you decide.