How to Do Spiritual Exercises: An Introduction
There are many techniques available for finding God. In MSIA, one of the primary ways that we learn to attune to and focus on God is through spiritual exercises. It is a form of meditation/prayer. We teach this method because it works so well.
It is important to take time for yourself each day to focus on your spiritual nature, to drop the physical concerns of the day, and once again to become aware that you are spiritual, that you are divine, that you are, through your Soul, an extension of God. Spiritual exercises are a way to do this.
Spiritual exercises (s.e.'s) are an active technique of bypassing the mind and emotions by using a spiritual tone or vibration to connect to the energy that flows from God through all existence. S.e.'s assist a person to transcend illusions and limitations and move into the awareness of Soul.
A recommended chant for spiritual exercises is the 'HU,' which is pronounced like the name Hugh or which can be said by pronouncing the sounds of the individual letters 'H' and 'U.' The HU tone is an ancient name of God and is a wonderful way of attuning to the higher vibrations of Spirit. The ANI-HU is a variation of the HU chant. Pronounced (AHN-EYE-HUE), the ANI-HU also an invocation to God with an added dimension that brings in the quality of empathy and oneness with others. As you chant this tone, you may find the quality of empathy and connection with others increased.
We invite you to try doing spiritual exercises and to observe the results for yourself. You might try doing spiritual exercises daily for 10 or 15 minutes for a week and see if this practice works for you. People who do spiritual exercises regularly often report experiencing a deeper peace and relaxation and a greater connection to God.
How to do Spiritual Exercises Listen to the Ani-HU chant
Listen to the HU chant
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