When performing an action, our state of mind is critical. Let's walk through some examples to understand this important concept.

The main practice in Sufi & Bhakti poetry, Advaita Vedanta writings and Buddhism, is the same! The terminology and the techniques for learning the main practice are different, but the practice itself is the same!

Remembrance and application of the main practice (acceptance, non-attachment and equanimity) should not be limited to specific time periods when we're praying or meditating or reading some spiritual book. We should practice constantly throughout the day! With continual effort, the practice becomes more and more 'effortless' or second nature to us.

Stories and couplets from different traditions that exhort us to beyond intellectual understanding and to practice!

The main practice of acceptance, non-attachment and equanimity is promoted by many other practices like prayers, ancillary meditations, self care, and ideas from positive psychology.

In our daily life, it helps to have frequent reminders for practicing acceptance, non-attachment and equanimity. To this end, several creative ideas have been developed in different traditions.

Several reminder systems have been developed in various traditions to frequently remind us of the main practice (acceptance, non-attachment and equanimity). However, these reminder systems sometimes fail in the sense that we are not able to take advantage of the opportunity to practice. When and why does this happen?

Many people have grasped the key concepts of spiritual teachings. Many have even verified that by practicing acceptance, non-attachment and equanimity, a positive state of mind is indeed achieved. Still, the motivation to practice is not so strong. What could motivate such people?