After reading a detailed account of a friend's healing and the prayer that led up to it, I realized that everyone I know who practices a spiritual discipline has a certain theme or tone to their approach. Some approach their metaphysical practice
- with sweat: they take on hard challenges and/or really put themselves out on the line. People who come to mind are Paul from the New Testament; think bold and adventurous.
- with grace: they take repetitive exercises and work with them to reach a higher and more refined expression. Dancers are good examples here; think stillness and consistency.
- with power: they take strong leaps into faith that ripen into understanding. Parents come to mind on this one; think trusting, strong and receptive.
- with precision: they cover all angles of an idea or inspiration and blend, extrapolate and contrast it with other ideas to reach a higher understanding. I think of teachers with this one; think analytical, strategic and logical.
- with yielding: they feel the communion with God and totally release ego. I think of the disciple John on this one; think wise and patient.
There must be infinite ways to approach one's spiritual practice. How do you approach yours?
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