These mindful practices help you find magic in the ordinary
In our endlessly buzzing, screen-filled lives, we often forget to tune in to the one thing that truly grounds us — our inner self. Amid all the scrolling, multitasking, and to-do lists, how do we find peace? The answer, says AiR Atman in Ravi, a spiritual guide and India’s ‘Happiness Ambassador’, lies not in religion or retreats, but in simple, daily spiritual awareness.
“Spirituality is not the same as religion. Religion is just kindergarten — spirituality is the university of understanding ourselves and the Divine,” Ravi says.
Here are five gentle yet powerful practices you can begin right at home — no expensive courses or Himalayan ashrams required.
1. Begin Your Day with Stillness
Before diving into notifications and schedules, give yourself 15–20 minutes of quiet. Sit in stillness, meditate, pray, or simply breathe deeply.
This peaceful pause helps you align with your inner self and embrace the day with more clarity, gratitude, and joy.
2. Practice the A-B-C of Spiritual Living
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A is for Acceptance — Surrender to the Divine will.
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B is for Best — Do your best in any situation.
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C is for Consciousness — Stay present and aware.
This mindset rewires how you respond to life’s ups and downs, keeping you rooted in gratitude and higher awareness. The goal? Reaching the state of SatChitAnanda — truth, consciousness, and bliss.
3. Make Gratitude a Daily Habit
Keep a small notebook or open your phone’s Notes app. Write down just three things you’re grateful for each day — big or small.
A good meal, a stranger’s smile, or even the joy of a quiet walk — gratitude shifts your focus to abundance and opens the door to deeper joy.
4. Live the SLS Way: See, Love, Serve
SLS stands for See God in all, Love God in all, Serve God in all.
Even simple acts — like helping a neighbour, feeding a stray, or offering kind words — become spiritual when done with intention.
This is Karma Yoga in action — service that connects us to the Divine and brings both healing and happiness.
5. Reconnect with Nature
Step outside. Watch a butterfly, listen to the birds, feel the morning sun on your skin.
Nature gently reminds us of the sacred all around us. Whether you’re in a park or looking out your balcony, daily moments in nature bring awe, grounding, and a deep sense of belonging.
You don’t need a spiritual guru or a temple to experience divine joy. These everyday rituals — done with sincerity — are your doorway to peace, awareness, and soulful living.
Start small. Stay consistent. And soon, you’ll find the sacred woven into the simplest moments of your day.
