Saturday, February 16, 2013
from my queries, and from my readings, here's a raw unedited list of things that people do for spiritual practice. comments or additional suggestions are encouraged.
pilgrimage
setting intention in a spiritual way
prayers of gratitude
journaling
silent reflection
looking at the stars
sacred reading (lectio divina)
labyrinth
discipline
sabbatical
giving
grieving
deep listening
experiencing nature
meditation
prayers of praise
non violent communication
quality time with family/friends
deep breathing/counting breaths
honesty
music
contemplation
participation in a support group
study
charity
tithing
accepting help/complements gracefully
composting/recyling/reusing
sacred space in the home (altar)
marriage
simple living
cooking
repentance/asking for forgiveness/apologizing/making amends/accountability
building a theology
writing out a written "moral inventory"
prayers of petition, expressing hopes and desires, asking for things for self
good ham sandwich or excellent golf shot
penitence
worship service at church/temple/mosque/etc
fasting
non-violence
golf
spiritual direction/mentoring
gratitude list
striving for balance
upright posture
blessings/prayers of blessing
social justice action
commitment
chanting
centering prayer
giving thanks at specific times, for instance saying a prayer/grace at dinner
prayers for forgiveness
The Rosary
vegetarianism / mindful eating
parenting
recitation
hunting
dance
Divine Mercy Chaplet
collect sacred objects
prayer beads or other meditation by hand
stations of the cross
prayers of intercession, asking for help for someone else
silent retreat
bodily prayers (sign of the cross/kneeling/prostration/spreading the palms)
rote prayers
taking Communion
make art (sculpting, painting, quilting, etc etc)
living according to a belief system/theology
silence
practicing mindfulness
movement/physical spirituality (yoga, tai chi, aikido, martial arts, exercise, etc)
seeking contentment
Mass
keeping the sabbath / a day of rest
any kind of spiritual retreat
meditative walking
detachment from attachment
self reflection
gardening
service
living by a rule of life
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