Self Discovery

Many of us refer to ourselves as either spiritual or religious. Some of us use the terms interchangeably, despite both being different, they aren’t entirely opposites either. When we look at these truths, religion and spirituality, they seem to have many similarities, but there are also many differences between the two. Our spiritual practices and beliefs in a higher power are part of our individual spiritual journey. As we grow as humans from childhood to adulthood, our definition of spirituality may change due to our own personal experiences. 

When you think about the term “Spirituality” it is quite a broad concept. It has a lot of room for personal influence, so we can adjust it to our own personal beliefs. Generally, when we refer to ourselves as being spiritual, we are acknowledging a higher power or something bigger than us. The universal human experience is something many would call a transcendence or a sacred experience and belief. Spirituality is a sense of peace and oneness with all. It is, essentially, a way of life letting go of the material world.

Your own personal definition of what spirituality is will likely change as you grow in both age and wisdom. As you go through life you will encounter many different types of spirituality which could influence how you define the term. It is true that many people are still religious while also being spiritual. They still have a belief in God but choose to practice their belief without a place of worship such as a church, mosque or synagogue. Belief in a higher power does not mean you need to practice it in a traditional way. Others find their connection to the world in a totally different personal experience through art or through nature. Your definition of spirituality is yours to choose as you continue on your spiritual journey. 

How many types of spirituality are there?

There are many forms of spirituality and/or religion. Spirituality is a personal experience, and our choice of which kind we follow is also dependent on our personalities. We have listed 5 types of spirituality bellow which highlights the different kinds. 

4 Different types of spirituality

Mystical Spirituality

Mystical Spirituality is about intuition and soul. If you resonate with this spiritual path you have a belief in everything being connected, a oneness, unity of experiences. Each and every thing you experience on your spiritual journey surpasses the material world. Everyone and everything is one, and can be brought together. People who identify with this kind of spirituality believe in Karma, that everything happens exactly how it should or that everything happens for a reason. Everything in your life can be explained and this is what connects and intertwines all your experiences into one. The goal is to find inner peace and attain complete mindfulness in your spiritual life.

Authoritarian Spirituality

When you resonate with this kind of spirituality, you believe that there is a hierarchy to this world. There is an authority figure and everything should be structured or follow a set of rules. If you have religious beliefs then this is likely the kind of spirituality you associate with. 

Sometimes, people who fall into this kind of spirituality can be or are also fundamentalists. When you are a fundamentalist, it means you do not accept any other religion or religious beliefs . Only your own religion is the truthful one. Unfortunately a fundamentalist religion often fules hate and can be the backbone of conflict and religious terrorism. 

Intellectual Spirituality

Knowledge is the backbone of this kind of spirituality. If you resonate with this sort of spirituality it’s likely you enjoy learning, reading and watching videos about spiritual theories. Often your opinions will change as you learn and grow. 

Service Spirituality

This spiritual life path is quite common and those who associate themselves with it live life in service to others. They believe that spiritual inner peace will be obtained by helping other people. Expecting nothing in return for doing good for those who need it is a selfless act which brings many to their spiritual self.

3 Different types of non religious spirituality

Yoga

Yoga is an estimated 5000-year-old, ancient practice which engages the mind and body. It involves mindful body poses with an array of synchronized breathing techniques. The aim is to open and soften the mind through movement – a kind of kinetic meditation. 

Yoga helps to connect one to oneself. Those who have struggled with addiction, eating disorders, traumatic events etc… have found peace with themselves through the practice as it connects the mind, body and spirit. Even still, those who wish to wind down at the end of the day, start their morning actively and peacefully or who wish to recover from intense training find massive benefit in yoga.

Over the years since its birth, yogis (male practitioner) and yoginis (female practitioners) have passed down the powerful knowledge of the practice and it has since then developed a variety of different types of yoga as the global phenomenon expanded. 

Connecting With Nature

Nature is a brilliant way to aid recovery. Whether your brain is fuddled with the noise and stress of city life or if you have recently gone through a stressful or traumatic time, immersing yourself in nature is a sure way to recovery. One does not need to be the adventurous type, going on camping trips every weekend hiking through mountains and forests. One can simply lie on some grass absorbing the earthy scent or lounging on a beach somewhere, rejuvenating your skin with the sun and salt. 

Most people, adventurous or not, prefer to have a view when booking accommodation for a trip or at home as it provides visual stimulation whilst your mind decompresses.

Being exposed to nature helps to alleviate negative emotions like, anger, stress or depression, but also contributes to your physical well-being. An example of this when patients in a hospital who have a natural view from their windows will heal faster than those without. 

Meditation

Many people are intimidated by the process of calming your mind, preferring to not engage with the continuous and sometimes deafening chatter in our minds. Some even get anxious as “going within” reminds them too much of what they’re trying to avoid.

Meditation is a skill one learns through practice. It takes time and consistent practice to get comfortable with the steadying of your thoughts. 

Not all meditation styles are designed to block everything out and quiet the mind. “Open-Monitoring” is where you focus your attention on everything around you. Hearing all the sounds and smelling all the scents without reacting.

“Some other types are focused-attention, or mindful mediation which is where you focus your attention on one single attribute of yourself internally. Whether it’s the motion of your breath or the feeling of the ground beneath you. The point is to be mindful and present in that moment and to quiet the mind and declutter the thoughts and if the mind strays then to peacefully bring yourself back to that moment without being too hard on yourself.

Even though there are many different types of meditations there is, really, no wrong method. You could be lying in bed having some quiet time with your eyes closed or you could be out in nature sitting in the lotus position but essentially, meditation is about being within the present moment and nothing more.

Our Conclusion about different kinds of spirituality and spiritual practices

Spirituality is greater than the physical or material world we live in. It is relative to each and every individual. It is a personal experience carved from one’s own experiences in life. It provides a system to easily understand the construct of one’s own beliefs.  It helps one to understand all aspects of life and appreciate the change as we grow and develop our understanding of our own spirituality.

Being Spiritual can mean different things for different people. Some people follow the religious side of life. Religious practices provide a physical method in which we actively praise our belief system, whatever it may be. But for some, spirituality is not religious but more organic. They refer to connect with themselves and nature.

FAQs

What is religious spirituality?

Embodying spiritual truths within your own religion.

What are religious or spiritual beliefs?

Religious beliefs are personally set or institutionalized belief systems of religious attitude, beliefs or practices to praise specific deities.

Spiritual beliefs are an experience of connection to something greater than the physical and material world. It is about living each day with mindfulness and good intention.

Written by:
Jade Small

Every one of us has an aura. It’s the special energy field that surrounds your body and that of all living things. Every layer of your aura has a frequency that changes based on how you are feeling emotionally and mentally. This means that if you aren’t in a good place in your life your aura will show this – luckily, because your aura changes, it won’t remain stagnant and dull for too long. As you shift your mind and as your physical, spiritual and mental health improves, your aura transforms and changes color too. 

Have you ever felt uncomfortable when meeting someone new? The negative energy you feel from others is that person’s aura, and the energy it gives off. Feeling a good, strong sense of positive energy from someone is their aura emitting frequencies too.

In this article, you will learn more about what your aura means with our handy aura colors and meanings chart, as well as begin to understand the special significance your aura plays in your life, spiritually and emotionally.

Your aura keeps you connected to the universe at all times, read on to understand different aura colors, and how to find out what color yours is.

What do aura colors mean?

It is believed that the colors of a person’s aura are caused by vibrational frequencies. Each and every molecule and atom in the whole entire universe translates itself into geometric patterns and we are able to perceive these patterns as colors.

Not everyone is able to see aura color, but as humanity gains consciousness and connects to self, more and more people are gaining the gift and power to see auric life colors.

The color of your aura can become dull so it also needs to be cleansed. Aura cleansing is something you can do at home every day to ensure it remains vivid, free of emotional debris and so you can be rid of any negative energies you have collected throughout the day.

Human aura colors meaning chart

This chart shows you the seven main aura colors. Each color represents a certain chakra; Red aura, orange aura, yellow aura, green aura, blue aura, purple aura and violet aura.

Here are the different types of aura colors and meanings

Your aura has seven different layers and each layer corresponds with one of the seven chakras. These layers are also known as the subtle ‘bodies’. 

Red Aura color meaning

Red auras correspond with the root chakra. Red aura symbolizes feelings of security and safety in many aspects of your life including your career, finances, and relationships.

Yellow Aura color meaning

The yellow aura corresponds with the solar plexus chakra. It symbolizes high self-esteem, personal power, joy, and generosity.

Green Aura color meaning

Green auras correspond with the heart chakra. The green aura symbolizes personal healing, unconditional love, and leadership.

Orange Aura color meaning

The orange aura color corresponds with the sacral chakra. It is symbolic of source of energy and happiness. It also represents valued friendship and relationships.

Blue Aura color meaning

Blue auras correspond with the throat chakra. The blue aura symbolizes communication, emotion, and expression.

Purple Aura color meaning

The purple aura color corresponds with the crown chakra. It symbolizes a strong connection to your power as well as the ability to manifest, a great sense of self, and high-energy and being a natural healer.

Violet Aura color meaning

Violet aura colors or magenta aura color symbolizes Intuition, creativity, and a strong sense of trust in self. It symbolizes the third eye being open.

How to read aura colors

Each one of us has a multilayer aura, however, we have an aura that is predominantly one color. Sometimes, this color can briefly change, depending on our mental state, well-being,  and physical body health. While it is possible for some people to see their own aura, It’s advised to go for a detail-oriented aura reading where a practitioner will be able to assess your life force. 

By knowing the meaning of each aura color you are able to interpret exactly what that means for you.

Some practitioners will take a photo of your aura which is called Kirlian Photography, which is a special technique used to show the color of your aura.

How to find your aura color

If you would like to try seeing your own aura a good way to start is by sitting in front of a mirror and meditating. Look in the mirror and focus on a single body part, like your hand.

Another way to see your own aura is by rubbing your hands together which will create friction. Slowly, part your hands and bring them back together. repeat this process until you notice a color or hue.

What are the most rare aura colors?

Not mentioned above is the white aura color. It is quite a rare color and represents an extremely high vibrational frequency. It also indicates purity and integrity and healing capabilities as well as a high level of spiritual wellness. 

Final points about human aura colors

We are all made up of energy, everything that is alive, is energy. This energy is so sensitive and is affected and afflicted by many factors. Our auras show this. Our auras show our true connection between body, mind and the universe. Knowing the color of your aura will help you become aware of your own energy and how it affects you also those around you.

FAQs

How can I find out my aura color?

You can visit an aura practitioner who will read your aura or do Kirlian Photography to see the color of your aura. You can also try to see your own aura at home by using certain techniques.

How do I know if I have an aura?

Every single living being on the planet and in the universe has an aura! We are all vibrating at certain frequencies and these frequencies emit our auras.

What does it mean when you have an aura?

We all have an aura, we all vibrate at a level that is usually not visible to the human eye. It means that you are omitting energy and vibrations, depending on your current state of mind and any health problems, your aura will be a different color.

Written by:
Jade Small

Our words and thoughts are incredibly powerful,  yet, we often don’t realize the effects of our negative thoughts or self talk. Positive thinking and positive self talk can help our self esteem, well-being and mental health. Our truths are the byproduct of our words and thoughts!

The first step to positive changes in your life is to give up comparing and to stop allowing all negative thoughts to consume you. The difference between thinking you are weak and thinking you are powerful is literally in your everyday thought patterns and words. If you want to see change you need to begin letting go of thinking you aren’t good enough and realize that positivity is your best friend!

The simple words “I am” are so powerful they can change your life! It’s time to re-center your soul with your words and you will notice the chance in your life.

Mantras are one way you can help change the way your life is going, repeating them and listening to these powerful mantras will make you feel like the best version of yourself and allow you to become exactly that! A powerful and capable being!

A mantra for self-care and to attract an abundance of love and happiness.

Chanting this mantra will ensure you stay grounded and practice both self-love and self-confidence.

With hard work and a positive mindset you have the ability to create the life you want

A mantra for courage and to remind you to let it go when it doesn’t serve a positive space in your life

Be your own life coach with this daily mantra and manifest the life you desire

Chant this mantra if you need a reminder that being present and following your heart will help you be your best self.

Wellness and health are often overlooked in our busy lives, taking the time to chant this mantra will serve as a reminder not to overlook your body, mind and soul’s wellbeing 

A mantra to allow positive energy to flow and help you be confident and focused, especially when you allow little things to consume you.

Key takeaways

Most successful people in life have a mantra they use every day. These short but motivational and empowering mantras should help you find the one (or few) that suit you and your goals in life. Weather you choose a mantra from this list or create your own, remember to repeat your mantra every day so that your life and mindset will change for the better!

FAQs

Why is it important to have a daily personal mantra?

 Sometimes it’s a good idea to create your very own personal mantra that will encourage you to be your best self. Creating a mantra that is concise will ensure you are able to make the best decisions in your life. It will help you realize your true potential and be the best you possibly can. Create a manta that aligns with your broader intentions. 

Can positive mantras heal?

If you want to heal, learn and evolve, it’s crucial to make sure you practice chanting your mantra on a regular basis. Mantras work for long term change. It’s been found by psychological theory that using positive affirmations can help you change the way you feel and think, mentally and physically!

Can you listen to mantras?

Of course, listening to mantras rather than self chanting is nearly the same thing. Listening to positive mantras will mostly affect your mind, while chanting will help benefit your body as well.

How do mantras affect the brain?

By chanting mantras every day, your mind actually releases positive and decreases negative energy. This ancient practice is calming for your whole being, body, mind and soul!

Written by:
Jade Small