Here are five that speak to me, and some ideas for respectively adding them into your spiritual practice.
It asks us to remember that what we have right now is precious and transitory.
How to work with it:
Add this word intoyour gratitude practiceto express thanks for your blessings.
Upeksa ()
Upeksha (upek-sha) describes the Buddhist concept of equanimity.
One definition of equanimity is to stand in the middle.
Sraddha ()
Sraddha (shruh-dhah) is all about faith.
In Hinduism, Sraddha is also a ceremony that honors departed ancestors.
Sraddha is the inner, intuitive belief that you are walking steadily towards your life’s goals.
It takes us away from our limited perception of reality and into a more universal vision.
Bhavana ()
Bhavana (bha-vana) loosely translates to “cultivate.”
Satya ()
Sathya (suht-yuh) speaks to truth and honesty.
What is the purpose of my existence?
Then, you give a shot to live in accordance with the answer.
Easier said than done, I know, but start by addressing the lies you may tell yourself.
Do your best to stop listening to what other people say or do or think of you.
Stand tall and strong in your belief of how to live a good life.
That’s when you’ll notice that gossip and comparison stops, and truth and honesty begin.
