There are as many ways to practice Omnism as there are people who practice it.

Omnism isn’t a religion so much as it is a spiritual philosophy. There is no hierarchical structure and no presiding board of overseers making sure that each person practices a specific way. Omnists agree on one thing – that spiritual truth is found in many expressions of faith – but that doesn’t mean that all Omnists will agree on what those truths are. Because of this, people looking to practice Omnism might have a hard time figuring out practical ways to do so. 

It’s truly a DIY spiritual style. 

Here are some things that have helped me to build my own practice of Omnism. 

First, I started with what I grew up believing. It’s okay to start with your foundation, even if you don’t agree with everything you were raised to believe. What is the history of your childhood belief system? What spiritual lessons from your upbringing do you still carry with you? What things have you unlearned? Are there any spiritual beliefs you feel you need to unlearn? 

Sometimes this can be really difficult, because it’s easy to feel guilty or even afraid when you’ve come to the realization that you don’t believe all the same things you were raised to believe. But building an Omnist practice is about understanding what deeply resonates with you and being honest about that.

Next, move on to what you want to understand more about. What aspects of spirituality interest you the most? What’s your spiritual type? What are you hoping to accomplish by delving more deeply into things of a spiritual nature? What do you want your ideal spiritual life to look like? 

If you are looking for tangible practices, what types of practices resonate with you? It’s a good idea to gain an understanding of various religious practices. Or, you can create your own. Nature walks, prayer or meditation, ritual offerings, art, community involvement, music, fasting, past life regression, and dream interpretation are just a few of the many practices that may (or may not) fit who you are and what you believe. 

Finally, keep an open mind and be committed to learning and growing. Your practice will evolve, your beliefs may change, your understanding of a spiritual concept might deepen. Be open to it all. Omnism is not rigid, but an ever-evolving and fluid movement toward your highest capacity for spiritual understanding and growth.