More Than a Practice
My spiritual practices,
are like prescriptions which keep me
healthy and balanced.
I practice attention because it raises my awareness
and keeps me from being distracted.
I practice beauty because it gives me pleasure,
but keeps me from being so cluttered.
I practice being present because it gives me contentment
and keeps me living in the moment,
not the past or future.
I practice compassion because it makes me caring
and keeps me from being judgmental.
I practice connection because it is not healthy
for me to feel separated.
I practice devotions because it keeps me disciplined,
and committed.
I practice enthusiasm because it energizes me
and keeps me from feeling bored.
I practice my faith because it reminds me to trust
and not allow my heart to harden.
I practice forgiveness because it gives me freedom
and keeps me from being vengeful.
I practice grace because it causes to surrender
and keeps me from feeling shame.
I practice gratitude because it is important to give thanks
and reminds me from feeling entitled.
I practice hope because it keeps me optimistic
and washes away the despair.
I practice hospitality because it keeps me open and warm
and prevents me from being hostile.
I practice imagination because it frees me to be creative,
and it promotes me from being rational.
I practice joy because it keeps me happy
and keeps me from being sad.
I practice justice because I believe in fighting for equity
and dismantling all things oppressive.
I practice kindness because it reminds me to be generous
and not selfish.
I practice listening because it enables me to be discerning
and truly hear everyone listening.
I practice love because it promotes intimacy
and keeps me from making choices out of fear.
I practice meaning because understanding each other is so important,
and avoiding the challenges that come when we do not.
I practice nurturing because it promotes balance
and keeps me from feeling deprived
I practice openness because it encourages me to be flexible
and keeps me from being close minded.
I practice peace because it keeps me serene
and prevents me from feeling angry.
I practice play because it love being free spirited
and not always so predictable.
I practice questing because it reminds me that life is an adventure
and gives me the courage to be brave.
I practice reverence because it keeps me in a state of awe
and grateful for everything I have been gifted.
I practice shadow because it keeps me whole,
and realistic.
I practice silence because it keeps me contemplative
and helps me avoid chaos.
I practice teaching to share wisdom
and keep me from being egotistical.
I practice transformation because it is healing
and helps me fight for change.
I practice unity because it promotes solidarity
and not individualism
I practice mystery because it keeps me open to learning
and not feeling as if life is tidy and logical.
I practice being authentic and loving myself
because I am so worthy.
I practice zeal because it reminds me to be passionate
and keeps me from self doubt.
I practice yearning because it keeps me growing and evolving
and keeps me from being stuck.
I practice all my practices
because I have to practice them
so I can keep them
and keep myself practicing.
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