Healing Practices

noun a musical instrument in the woodwind family, typically made of metal or wood, consisting of a long, narrow tube with holes along it that are stopped by the fingers or keys to produce different notes

• The musician played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra performance.
• I love listening to the flute in a jazz band, it always adds a nice touch.
• I heard that new flute player is really killing it with their solos.
• Her voice was like a flute, delicate and enchanting.

noun a physical act of touching or placing hands on someone as a form of blessing, healing, or ordination in religious or spiritual ceremonies

• In some religious traditions, the laying on of hands is used to confer blessings or healing.
• My grandma always said a little laying on of hands could cure any ailment.
• Dude, I swear, after that laying on of hands session, I felt like a new person.
• The mentor provided guidance to the new employees through a figurative laying on of hands, helping them navigate the challenges of their new roles.

noun A form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days.

• The novena is a traditional Catholic devotion consisting of prayer for nine consecutive days.
• My grandmother is always saying novenas for good luck.
• I heard if you do a novena, your wish will come true.
• The novena of deadlines approaching is causing a lot of stress in the office.