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neighbors, and strangers. It is a spiritual readiness
practice in many traditions. In practicing hospitality,
a guest receives anything from water and shade
to lodging, clothing, and food. Closely related to
service and charity, this spiritual readiness practice
is more intimate since providing hospitality is in
person and generally involves engaged social
interaction between the host and guest. The
practice of hospitality towards those considered
the most vulnerable in society includes the
orphaned, widowed, homeless, injured, physically
handicapped, and prisoners.
JOURNALING
Many people use journaling as a spiritual
readiness practice. Journaling often involves an
individual maintaining a written record of thoughts,
prayers, feelings, beliefs, and reflections on life,
philosophy, or other matters. The journal is either
handwritten or digitally recorded. Usually, the
journal is a private document not intended for
disclosure. Journals might also have recorded
thoughts and words with no particular association
or logic, often referred to as free journaling. Free
journaling releases one's mind to enable focused
reflection. Journaling is a means of incorporating
cognitive, spiritual, and physical activities as part of
an integrated approach to spiritual readiness. Authors
might review their journals to gain perspective on life.
MEDITATION
Meditation is the practice of contemplation and
reflection by an individual or group. It generally
requires few external distractions. For this
reason, ensuring a dedicated space away from
ongoing training or operations is preferable to
facilitate individuals' ability to practice this spiritual
readiness activity. n
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