Spiritual Practice Journal

Morning meditation session. Focused on breath awareness. Found it difficult to maintain focus for the first ten minutes, but gradually settled into a more stable awareness. Noticed tension in my shoulders that I was able to release.

Read the Heart Sutra and reflected on emptiness. Interesting insights on the nature of form. Beginning to understand the concept of emptiness not as nihilism but as interdependence.

Recited Om Mani Padme Hum 108 times. Felt very centered afterward. The rhythm helped calm my mind, and I noticed a warm feeling in my chest.

Did 21 prostrations before morning meditation. Felt energized and humble. The physical aspect helped ground my practice.

Evening prayer session focusing on gratitude. Listed five things I'm grateful for and held them in my heart.