Notes on:

  • Spirituality: Religious or spiritual practices, meditation, prayer

  • Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices, presence, awareness

  • Purpose and meaning: Life purpose, personal mission, legacy

  • Philosophy.

  • Quantified Self:

    • Spirituality and Mindfulness:

      • Time spent in prayer or meditation
      • Spiritual texts read or studied
      • Religious or spiritual rituals observed
      • Acts of kindness towards others
      • Gratitude expressed
      • Moments of awe or wonder experienced
      • Volunteer work done for charitable causes
      • Compassionate actions taken
      • Forgiveness practices
      • Spiritual growth milestones achieved
      • Connection to nature nurtured
      • Spiritual community involvement (church, temple, mosque)
      • Mindfulness exercises practiced throughout the day
      • Moments of reflection on life’s purpose or meaning
      • Connection with one’s inner self explored

Beliefs#

Religion#

Shia Islam#

Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim#

Ginans#

Quasidahs#

Nandi#

Awal Sufro#

Festivals#

Miraj#

Yawm e ali#

Waez#

Khidma#

Month of rajab#

Shukravari beej#

Laylat al-Qadr#

Salgirah#

  • Why do Ismailis celebrate their Imams birthday?

Birthdays are generally seen as a time to celebrate and be thankful for those whom we care about. In this spirit, Ismailis celebrate the birthday of the living Imam-of-the-Time as a way of expressing their love, devotion, obedience, and gratitude to him.

Philosophy#

Stoicism#

Epictetus#

Seneca#

Existentialism#

Jean-Paul Sartre#

Simone de Beauvoir#

Humanism#

Renaissance Humanism#

Secular Humanism#

Meditation#

Transcendental Meditation (TM)#

Mantra Meditation#

Yogic Flying#

Loving-kindness Meditation#

Metta Bhavana#

Tonglen#

Zen Meditation#

Zazen#

Koan Practice#

Connection#

Nature#

Outdoor Retreats#

Forest Bathing#

Wilderness Survival#

Eco-tourism#

Sustainable Travel#

Wildlife Conservation#

Nature Walks#

Birdwatching Tours#

Photography Walks#

Community#

Religious Communities#

Monastic Communities#

Spiritual Retreats#

Social Groups#

Interest-based Clubs#

Volunteer Organizations#

Support Groups#

Recovery Groups#

Grief Support Groups#

Inner Self#

Self-reflection#

Meditation Retreats#

Solo Travel#

Spiritual Retreats#

Silent Retreats#

Vision Quests#

Mindfulness Practices#

Walking Meditation#

Eating Meditation#

Body Scan Meditation#

Practices#

Prayer#

Daily Prayers#

Morning Prayers#

Evening Prayers#

Meditation Retreats#

Silent Retreats#

Vipassana Retreats#

Rituals#

Religious Ceremonies#

Baptism#

Confirmation#

Celebrations#

Festivals#

Rites of Passage#

Mindfulness#

Daily Mindfulness Practices#

Mindful Breathing#

Mindful Eating#

Mindful Movement#

Tai Chi#

Qigong#

Yoga Asanas#