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Connect with the natural world by going on hikes and walks. Find quiet places to sit and observe the plants, animals, and clouds. Turn your phone off so you can quiet your mind. Don't check your texts or take pictures. Give thanks for the beauty of all that you behold. Bring a journal along and write a few things if you are so moved. Take camping trips so you can wake up far from civilization. Develop empathy towards all people by paying close attention to the people who surround you. Listen closely during conversations, and ask yourself how the person is feeling and what it is they want. Expand the empathy you feel for those you know to encompass those you haven't metpeople in the street, or people you read about in the paper. When you find yourself feeling contempt, disgust, or hatred towards others, take a deep breath and try to see things from their perspective. Think of what they may have suffered, of what they fear, and of the things that bring them feelings of joy and safety. Creative exploration will strengthen your spiritual understanding. Making things uses parts of your mind that simply reflecting does not. Try singing, dancing, baking, decorating, painting, writing, and even gardening. For inspiration, visit mosques, churches, temples, and other devotional sites that have beautiful artworks, architecture, or music.
Spend quiet time in nature. Foster empathy for others. Express yourself creatively.