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