Six Tips to Rediscover Your Spirituality in 2026

Last updated on: January 2, 2026 at 5:37 am   by Tom Rapsas

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Can it really be 2026, twenty-six years into the new century? I could ask “where has the time gone?” but rather than dwell on the past, it’s time to think about the future. As the new year dawns, it’s time to reconnect with something deeper than our daily to-do lists. Rediscovering your spirituality doesn’t require a retreat to a monastery or a faraway resort, or even a big change to your lifestyle. All it takes are small, intentional shifts in how you breathe, think, and observe the world. Here are six practical tips to help you enhance your spiritual life each day.

Six Tips to Rediscover Your Spirituality in 2026

Tip #1.  Don’t have time to meditate? Try focusing on your breath.

If you find yourself struggling to find the time or motivation to meditate, instead focus on your breath. Most forms of meditation center around one key idea: Breathe. During our hectic lives, we often take short, shallow breaths. So, when you feel like life is moving too fast, take the time to take a deep breath in…and a deep breath out. Repeat this for a full minute. Focusing on the breath has a way of getting you out of your head and into your heart space. It calms your body as it brings you back to the present moment.

Tip 2. Start a morning contemplation practice.

Instead of picking up your phone when you wake up, use the early morning to read and contemplate. Use any spiritual text that lights a spark and talks to your soul. Read a page or two, then think about what you just read. The spiritual philosopher Meredith Forder uses what she calls the 20/80 formula: 20% reading, 80% reflection. I prefer a 50/50 split. I read, enjoy a sip of my morning coffee, and then think about what I just read. There’s no better way to get spiritually centered as you start your day.

Tip 3. Schedule moments of solitude.

It’s not selfish to want time alone. As the philosopher Ryan Holiday points out, “Solitude is not just for hermits, but for healthy, functioning people.” We occasionally need to disconnect to better connect with the inner most part of ourselves, as well as those around us. Think of these moments of solitude as a time to recharge your batteries and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the people you love. You’ll emerge from your time alone better prepared to engage with the world around you.

Tip 4. Become a “noticer” of everyday life.

The idea of being a “noticer” comes from the author Andy Andrews. It’s about really looking for the good and delightful that’s all around you. To get started, take a pause, and fully engage your senses. Then start taking in the things of beauty in your own home that you may now overlook. Take a closer look at any artwork in your home that you now barely glance at. Observe the intricate details of a plant or flower. Go outside and really see the trees, the sky, the movement of clouds. Tune in to the sounds and activities of the native wildlife. Open your senses wide and find the magic in everyday life.

Tip 5. Practice the ancient art of examen.

It works this this, At the end of each day, reflect on the day’s events and ask yourself two questions. One. When did I feel the most alive today? Two. When did I feel the most drained? Now, examen isn’t a new practice, it’s a centuries-old devotional exercise used by the Jesuits to help discern God’s direction. It can work for you, too. At bedtime, consider which activities during the previous day made you feel good or lit an inner spark, and which left you feeling empty or unhappy. Then, put that knowledge to use tomorrow, focusing on the positive, avoiding the negative.

Tip 6. Start a dream practice.

Dreams give you strong hints as to what’s going on in your subconscious and the wants and needs of your soul. They can sometimes give youa glimpse into a deeper part of yourself, illuminating your hopes, desires or deep-seeded concerns. To help remember your dreams, place a pen and pad in easy reach so you can jot them down. Then ask yourself: what is the dream trying to tell me? Is there something I need to learn? If you’re not sure what a dream means, type it into an AI engine and ask for a Jungian analysis of your dream. Find out if the alternate reality of dreamland is trying to send you a message.