playing the piano
By request.
Activities
keeping a diary or journal
Also blogging for personal/spiritual growth.
hard work
Priority request. Listed at 200 in Truth vs. Falsehood.
speed reading
Any of many techniques claiming to improve one's ability to read quickly. Speed-reading methods include chunking and minimizing subvocalization -- wikipedia.
gambling
At 180 in Truth vs. Falsehood.
burning incense
Request: A friend did this the other day and I loved it as a practice! I found it to be calming!
lovemaking
or "Let's make love."
waking oneself up with an alarm clock
Request: It seems a bit forceful, doesn't it?
shill
"an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others" -- google dictionary.
kissing
By request.
Nordic bath: alternating hot and cold water therapy
Priority request: I’m wondering about the benefits of cycling between hot (sauna, steam or hot tub) & cold (bath or lake), alternating back & forth a few times. Many claim it’s beneficial for lymphatic drainage, circulation, metabolism & the nervous system.
camping in the forest
It's in the level of courage...
T/F: yoga (asanas, pranayama) opens the door to demonic spirits
A former ashram yoga teacher claims they do: "Even though most yoga advocates are deeply desirous of a true experience of the spiritual world, what actually happens is demonic deception and possession." By request.
making your bed every morning
Request: Kind of like the Jordan Peterson clean your room thing only more old school. In the army they have you make your bed every morning to instill discipline and persistence.
reading books vs. listening to audio books
Different approaches, similar results...