Prioritize helping others, as striving to assist others directly contributes to your own happiness and well-being, contrary to the cultural focus on material gain.
Actively cultivate and release joy, and combat cynicism and pessimism, as believing in the possibility of positive change is crucial for both personal and societal transformation.
Extend your spiritual practice beyond personal growth by actively engaging in collective efforts to improve the world, relieve suffering, and advance civilization, regardless of your profession.
Seek to “know God” by exploring mysteries through arts and sciences, understanding yourself, and connecting with others; “worship God” by performing service to others, creating art, and fostering unity.
Apply the Serenity Prayer to distinguish between what you can and cannot control in life; focus your energy on changing what’s within your power, and cultivate serenity to accept what is not.
Actively cultivate gratitude and presence to fully appreciate and enjoy current achievements and experiences, rather than constantly striving for the next thing or comparing yourself to others.
Prioritize learning and practicing intimacy in your relationships, recognizing that it may require intentional effort, potentially including therapy, to become a more humble and effective partner.
Challenge and work towards transforming societal systems that lack compassion and spiritual integrity, such as healthcare, by envisioning and advocating for new models built on human well-being.
Implement a structured spiritual routine that includes daily reading of holy writings, specific prayers, meditation, and periodic fasting, alongside efforts to be of service and bring positivity to the world.
Designate areas in your home or engage in regular activities, such as family meals, with an intention to imbue them with a sense of sacredness, joy, and transcendent beauty to uplift daily life.
Actively seek to generate a sense of awe by reflecting on the interconnectedness and history of even mundane objects and experiences, using this feeling to elevate yourself beyond ego and automaticity.
Recognize that the feeling of separateness is an illusion and a source of suffering, and actively work to release these boundaries to draw closer to enlightenment and unity with others.
Shift your worldview from one of inherent tribalism and competition to a “new mythology” that emphasizes humanity’s history of cooperation, mutual aid, trade, and learning from each other’s cultures.
Recognize and address the cultural spiritual disease that leads to treating nature as merely a resource; instead, approach the natural world with reverence and a sense of the sacred.
Reject the false dichotomy between science and spirituality, understanding both as valid and complementary ways to comprehend life and the universe – science for physical processes, and spirituality for meaning and purpose.
Actively seek out and utilize spiritual tools to improve personal well-being and contribute to societal transformation, as many have been discarded due to a general distaste for religion.
Consider spirituality as encompassing non-material aspects of being human, such as your heart, consciousness, soul, and divine qualities like kindness and compassion, to engage with a wider range of personal growth.
Focus on developing spiritual qualities like kindness and humility during your material life, viewing this existence as preparation for a continuing spiritual journey after death.
Instead of focusing on the differences between religions, explore their foundational, universal elements to gain deeper spiritual insights and understanding.
If traditional concepts of God feel off-putting, consider reframing a higher power as “the great mystery” that permeates nature and beauty, allowing for a more open and less dogmatic spiritual exploration.
Regularly engage in practices that foster humility, acknowledging your powerlessness in the face of the universe’s vastness and might, finding beauty and strength in this state of submission.
If experiencing crippling anxiety, especially in performance situations, pursue professional interventions such as therapy, hypnosis, or EMDR to manage and overcome these fears.
When a partner or friend shares a problem, focus on actively listening and understanding their experience rather than immediately offering solutions or trying to “fix” the situation.
Seek out and visit places that hold spiritual or sacred significance for you, as these journeys can provide a profound sense of holiness and connection.
Study and embrace the concept of the divine feminine in your spiritual understanding, moving beyond purely patriarchal views to incorporate qualities like nurturing, harvest energy, and connection to Mother Earth.
Engage in potlucks as a way to foster spiritual unity, community, and the celebration of diversity, recognizing the power of sharing food and cultural heritage.
Initiate your journey of service to others with small, tangible acts, such as helping a sick relative, and allow these initial efforts to grow and become a more central part of your life.