Three Daily Practices That Turn Pain into Spiritual Growth
The night I nearly left the world taught me something quiet and poignant: the big answers aren’t always dramatic. Often they arrive as a pause, a small, impossible hesitation that reroutes a life. That pause became my first lesson in spiritual growth: not an answer handed down, but a space to listen.
One small backstory from my recovery: I began a daily gratitude practice that asked a different question, not “What am I thankful for?” but “Where is healing showing up today?” Each morning I hunted for one small piece of evidence. A clearer thought, a phone call that landed well, a minute outside without dizzying fatigue and at night I recorded it. That simple habit retrained my attention from what I’d lost to the ways
life was still giving back, and over time those tiny, honest observations became the steady work of emotional healing and spiritual growth.
If you’re wondering how to begin, here are three simple takeaways that helped me move from crisis to steady rebuilding, practical steps toward emotional healing and soul formation:
Notice one small true thing each day. Evidence grounds faith; gratitude trains your attention to what’s actually present.
Ask “What is mine to do?” before you fix everything. That question saved my energy and helped me repair relationships without rescuing everyone.
Say one honest “I AM” statement every morning. Not a slogan, but a humble truth you can live into (“I am healing,” “I am trying”).
These are faith-in-action practices. Tiny, repeatable, and surprisingly powerful for spiritual growth. If this resonates, read the full story on Substack where I unpack that cemetery night and the long, practical work of rebuilding.
For a short starter kit of exercises and a one‑week micro‑practice plan, download the free Soul‑Building Starter Guide at SoulBuilding.life. Start with ten minutes this week; see what a pause can teach you.
