It’s a tough world and I have a couple practices I use to relax my mind, connect with body and remember I’m not an atomized, ego-driven individual. I do a 10 min daily meditation in the morning, just a lit candle at my altar, breathing and repeating a mantra. On my work days when I’m up early I practice the Middle Pillar and Quabalistic Cross rituals in my back yard before work. Finally my partner and I perform a weekly prosperity/gratitude ritual, decking out our kitchen table with candles and icons of our patron deities and getting all gnostic-mindset’y. It’s fun and makes me feel cool. What are some practices y’all use to connect with whatever “Big Out There” you prefer to engage with?
another post reminded me of the serenity prayer which doesn't really need god in it to make sense. I haven't thought of it much lately, but it was nice to remember when I knew I had to do something and it was a reminder that it was something I could do. in a way, it's more of a mantra than a prayer.
I must have the patience to accept the things I cannot change; the strength to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference
When I was a kid, my ma taught me the Litany Against Fear from Dune, cuz she is a big sci-fi nerd :p