Contemplation

A number of stoic exercises are included to temper the spiritual lives of the congregation. Although some of these practices do not directly cause progress in the Great Work, they can strengthen the will and improve morale during its undertaking.

• gratitude journal
• negative visualization
• adversarial praxis
• reflection on the day’s events
• momento mori
• cosmic perspective
• amor fati

Gratitude Journal

Acknowledging your blessings directly assists in the alchemical process.

This exercise is usually completed figuratively, rather than literally, after the Sacrament during the regular religious services

Negative Visualization

Imagining your life without one or more of your current blessings assists in inducing gratitude.

Adversarial Praxis

Behaving contrarily to the social norms for alchemical purposes.

Momento Mori

Keeping in mind one’s mortality, especially with respect to our cosmology.

Cosmic Perspective

Keeping in mind the “grand scheme of things;” the Divine Plan.

Amor Fati

Mindfulness; being in the present.