gardening
"active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive" -- wikipedia.
Activities
virtue signaling
Expression of a moral viewpoint with the intent of communicating good character -- wikipedia.
transcribing Doc lectures as a spiritual practice
Request: Typing out the things that Doc has said in his lectures. Sentence by sentence. Something I wanted to do before and now the idea came back into my mind. Is it worth doing as a spiritual practice?
"read the room" vs. "set the tone"
Leadership postures. Also calibrated: "lead from behind."
walking as contemplation
Many geniuses were known for taking long walks during the day. So there must be something to it, I think -- by request.
procrastination
Why do now when you can be angry about not having enough time later?
taking photos as a spiritual practice
Request: When I take photographs, I often feel like I'm truly focusing on the essence and beauty of that exact moment. I just wonder what's the calibration for doing it with spiritual intention.
non-interference (as a virtue)
By request: “Not to be confused with apathy.”
karezza
Italian for "caress," an intimacy-oriented approach to sexual intercourse.
talking to God like to a therapist
You share everything with God, out loud. All problems, doubts, fears, worries, desires, etc. The goal is not to get a response but rather a sense of knowing one has been heard, a sense of peace. There may be realizations, surrender, catharsis -- request.
suffering
Lower on the map than guilt or shame...
Scott Adam's writing affirmation 15 times a day technique
Writing one's goal 15 times a day for a period of time will move one in the direction of achieving their goal, i.e. 'I, Scott Adams, am a successful syndicated cartoonist.'
love with attachment, possessiveness
Not actually love, obviously. By request.
earthing
"as simple as walking or sitting barefoot outdoors, and if that isn’t an option, you can use indoor grounding products that generate the same benefits conveniently while you sleep, relax, or work."
just sitting with eyes closed for 40 minutes
Please calibrate: Sitting with the dhyana Mudra. Close eyes or slightly open, staring softly downwards. That’s it... if the mind wanders or not, it doesn’t matter. Just a sustained, regular daily practice with the intention to sit without seeking enlightenment, or even if it’s seeking enlightenment.