People use many different practices to help themselves grow spiritually. Take a look at the chart and rate how important these practices are for you: Circle 1 for very important, 2 for somewhat important, or 3 for not important at all. If you like, use the bottom rectangle in the chart to fill in another practice you use.
| Spiritual Practice | How Important Is It to You? |
| Listening to music | 1 2 3 |
| Prayer | 1 2 3 |
| Meditation | 1 2 3 |
| Reading the Koran, the Torah, the Bible, or other sacred texts | 1 2 3 |
| Having a deep conversation with a friend | 1 2 3 |
| Attending a religious service or class | 1 2 3 |
| Spending time in nature or with animals | 1 2 3 |
| Holding or looking at a sacred object | 1 2 3 |
| Singing or chanting | 1 2 3 |
| Dancing, practicing yoga or tai chi, or another physical practice | 1 2 3 |
| Creating art or playing a musical instrument | 1 2 3 |
Discussion questions: Do you do certain practices only in groups or only when by yourself? Do the practices you find important have qualities in common? Choose one of the practices you do and share with the group a story of when this practice has been especially meaningful to you.
