giving money to the homeless
Request: In particular, sparing a few dollars to those flying a sign on the side of a street.
Activities
"making lemonade when life gives you lemons"
Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life; making lemonade is turning them into something positive or desirable -- wikipedia.
"bad trip" (as on drugs)
Request: "a spiritual awakening occurred shortly after a bad trip on LSD 6 years ago. This topic is of specific interest to me for that reason."
making a list of rules to live by for oneself
To stop engaging in habitual patterns, such as always talking about oneself or interrupting others in conversation -- request.
Pomodoro Technique
Request: It can help manage people time in a easy and practical way.
leap of faith
By request: "to sacrifice that with which you're familiar in the hopes of entering a different domain" --attributed to David R. Hawkins
euthanizing a pet with a terminal illness
... the highest good of.
escapism
"the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy" -- Google dictionary.
doing something with the intention to build good karma
Priority request. Considering spiritual impact in your decisions.
keeping a diary or journal
Also blogging for personal/spiritual growth.
horseback riding
The activity of riding a horse, especially for enjoyment or as a form of exercise --collinsdictionary.
learning foreign languages
By request.
table tennis / ping-pong
Request: Incredibly fun activity and very meditative at times.
sunbathing
With the intention of health and mood benefits, not vanity or tanning -- by request.
aesthetic appreciation
Priority request. "a subjective evaluation of a stimulus, often leading to positive emotions and feelings of pleasure. It is not just about desire but involves recognizing and valuing the aesthetic qualities that contribute to its appeal."