Spiritual Practices Glossary

noun the quality or state of being holy; sanctity

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• The concept of holiness is central to many religious beliefs.
• She always carries herself with an air of holiness.
• Some people think they can achieve holiness by just doing good deeds.
• The holiness of the moment was palpable, as if time had stopped.

adjective relating to or involving initiation, especially into a secret society or group

• The initiatory ceremony marked the beginning of their journey into the secret society.
• The initiatory process was a bit confusing at first, but we eventually figured it out.
• I heard the initiatory ritual was lit, everyone was having a great time.
• Embarking on a new career path can be seen as an initiatory experience into the unknown.

noun the force that gives something its vitality and strength

• The concept of life force has been a topic of philosophical debate for centuries.
• Some people believe in a life force that connects all living beings.
• My grandma always talks about keeping her 'life force' strong by eating healthy.
• Music is like a life force for me, it gives me energy and inspiration.

noun a substance used in a lustration or purification ceremony

adjective relating to or used in a ceremony of purification, especially one performed in ancient Rome

• The priest used lustral water to cleanse the new church before its opening.
• I always feel refreshed after using lustral soap in the shower.
• I heard lustral is the best brand for washing away bad luck.
• Her words were like lustral, purifying the toxic atmosphere in the room.

noun the study of mental phenomena that are excluded from or inexplicable by orthodox scientific psychology (such as hypnosis, telepathy, etc.)

• Parapsychology is the study of paranormal phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance.
• I find parapsychology fascinating because it explores unexplained phenomena.
• Some people think parapsychology is just a bunch of hocus pocus.
• In the world of science, parapsychology is often seen as the black sheep of the family.

adjective relating to or expressing penitence or repentance

• The churchgoers engaged in penitential prayers during the Lenten season.
• After making a mistake, he took a penitential approach to make amends.
• She was feeling penitential after messing up her presentation.
• The artist's use of dark colors gave the painting a penitential mood.

verb to make holy or sacred; to purify or free from sin

• The priest sanctified the holy water before the ceremony.
• I feel like cleaning my room will sanctify the space.
• Dude, let's sanctify this party with some good music!
• Her dedication to her work sanctifies her reputation in the industry.

verb to prevent or protect against something harmful or dangerous

• The security system was installed to ward off potential intruders.
• I always carry pepper spray with me to ward off any creeps.
• I use garlic to ward off vampires.
• She surrounded herself with positive energy to ward off negative thoughts.

noun a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation

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• Yoga is a discipline that combines physical, mental, and spiritual practices.
• I love going to yoga classes to relax and stretch my muscles.
• Let's hit up a yoga sesh to zen out and unwind.
• Practicing yoga helps me find balance and harmony in my life.