text: +Spiritual Readiness
  CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
  10-12. A central practice of spiritual readiness is regular meetings to receive instruction, observe tenets of
  belief, and gather with people of similar values. Meetings often occur weekly and can last thirty minutes to
  several hours. Some groups require dedicated sacred space in garrison settings, while other groups require
  dedicated space free of external distractions. Army chapels are designated as dedicated space for this purpose
  in both garrison and operational environments. Leaders help subordinates de-conflict operational
  requirements and spiritual practices within constraints of operational tempo and mission requirements.
  SERVICE AND CHARITY
  10-13. Most spiritual traditions emphasize service to others for the sake of both charity and understanding
  one’s relationship to other human beings and the transcendent. This might involve serving in a homeless
  shelter, conducting work projects in the local community, visiting the hospital, donating funds or material
  goods, or helping people in the unit in need.
  HOSPITALITY
  10-14. Hospitality refers to generously receiving and providing a sustaining environment for family,
  neighbors and strangers. It is a spiritual readiness practice in many traditions. In practicing hospitality, a guest
  receives anything from water and shade to lodging, clothing, and food. Closely related to service and charity,
  this spiritual readiness practice is more intimate in nature since providing hospitality is in person and
  generally involves engaged social interaction between the host and guest. Many traditions view the practice
  as a mark of heightened spiritual maturity as it involves vulnerability of the host and investment in another’s
  well-being and basic sustenance. The practice of hospitality towards those considered the most vulnerable in
  society includes the orphaned, widowed, homeless, injured, physically handicapped, and prisoners.
  JOURNALING
  10-15. Many people use journaling as a spiritual readiness practice. Journaling often involves an individual
  maintaining a written record of thoughts, prayers, feelings, beliefs, and reflection on life, philosophy, or other
  matters. The journal is either handwritten or digitally recorded. Usually the journal is a private document not
  intended for disclosure. Journals might also have recorded thoughts and words with no particular association
  or logic, often referred to as free journaling. Free journaling releases one’s mind to enable focused reflection.
  Journaling is a means of incorporating cognitive, spiritual, and physical activities as part of an integrated
  approach to spiritual readiness. Authors might review their journals to gain perspective on life.
  MEDITATION
  10-16. Meditation is the practice of contemplation and reflection by an individual or group. It generally
  requires few external distractions. For this reason, ensuring a dedicated space away from ongoing training or
  operations is preferable to facilitate individuals’ ability to practice this spiritual readiness activity.
  PRAYER AND CHANTING
  10-17. Religious people tend to practice prayer and chanting to address one or more god, deity, divine being,
  or spirit. Prayer might follow a set form of words and rhythm or a free-form pattern. Chanting is often a
  modified form of prayer or song uttered in a rhythmic manner with or without repetition. Some traditions
  prescribe prayer according to the time of day, a pattern of prayers using beads, or a specific physical posture
  assumed during prayer. Some prayer is designed for individuals while other prayers are for groups ranging
  from a few to a large gathering.
  10-18. Leaders ask subordinates what space, time, and materials they require to facilitate individual prayer
  practices. Some prayers require preparation in the form of ceremonial washing or fasting. For example,
  leaders may be asked to provide a dedicated space with ceremonial washing (ablution) capabilities and
  limited distractions. Some individuals pray during routine daily activities while others pray only at a
  dedicated time in a space free from distractions.