Spiritual Practice

accepting the Salvation of God

Compare with "accepting the Grace of God."

the nature of suffering is to insist upon applying an ineffective spiritual practice

If you're suffering longer than a few minutes, you need a different approach

Hawkins' mudra

Fingers interlocked as in prayer with index fingers extended and touching.

pranayama

Request: all yoga sessions now seem to include a Pranayama breathing practice at the end.

relax and let God handle it

Request: This seems to be a powerful posture of surrender that ultimately gives over responsibility to God which allows one to finally let go and relax. It is in God's hands so you can relax in that certainty.

contemplation: what is life?

Deep reflection on life and its meanings. By request.

prayer as a mudra

The most effective form of prayer according to Dr. Hawkins. (Video was removed from YouTube).

praying for others as an occupation (for compensation)

Priority request. Also calibrated: praying for others as a free service.

koan

a succinct paradoxical statement or question used as a meditation discipline for novices, particularly in the [Zen] Rinzai sect -- britannica.

decision to let go of the fear of death

Request: I’m wondering can we just choose to surrender this. “I decide to surrender the fear of death to God.” Then one sit and start to let go until fear of the physical death comes out and become surrendered.

fasting / dry fasting

Intention makes a difference.

"leaning forward" spiritual posture

By request. To walk straight ahead on the spiritual journey -- and not be at a standstill -- the balance of your awareness is "forward," not on the future but on the power and potentiality of love, truth, and peace solving all apparent issues. Contrastingly, leaning backwards there is no progress.

contemplation: what seems to be the problem?

Request: Doc inspired practice.

intercessory prayer

Praying to a deity on behalf of others, or asking a saint in heaven to pray on behalf of oneself or for others -- wikipedia.

Exercise of the Devotion to the Mercy of God

Request: Catholic spiritual practice focused on trusting in Jesus Christ's infinite mercy, receiving it, and extending that same forgiveness and love to others.