Spiritual Practices for Daily Life — The Divine Holarchy examination

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

What does the module say engaging with the divine holarchy is ultimately about?

Seeking personal enlightenment for oneself alone Recognising our role in a larger scheme and honouring it Memorising the ranks of every spiritual being, so long as it appears to work in the short run Withdrawing from the world into private devotion
Which forms of prayer does the module name?

Only prayers spoken aloud together in large groups Only requests for material help in times of need Only formal prayers read aloud from sacred texts, even before any of the inner work has been done Spoken words, silent contemplation and chanted mantras
What does the module say meditation requires?

A retreat centre and a qualified teacher at all times, as conventional wisdom often suggests Complete freedom from all thoughts from the first session An elaborate setup and hours of unbroken concentration A consistent practice of stillness, not an elaborate setup
How does the module say rituals change our experience of time and space?

They make every moment of the day feel exactly the same They remove the need for any sacred place in one's life, as most beginners are taught to expect They pause time so that nothing changes while they last They turn ordinary time and space into sacred time and space
Which simple rituals does the module give as examples?

Fasting for several days before each prayer Morning gratitude, a lit candle or a simple altar Memorising long liturgies in an ancient language Travelling to a distant shrine every single week, without addressing what is actually driving the pattern
What is the aim of incorporating daily spiritual exercises, according to the module?

A rigid schedule followed without any exception A daily performance for other people to witness, regardless of how much experience you already have A sustainable rhythm that fits one's inner being A demanding regime designed to test willpower
What is the key guide in personalising your spiritual practice?

Keeping the very same practice unchanged for life, as it is commonly taught elsewhere Listening to your intuition about how practices feel Choosing whichever practice is the most demanding Following exactly what the majority of people do
When building a consistent routine, what does the module say matters more than quantity?

Quality, since a few heartfelt moments outweigh hours of rote Length, since longer sessions always produce more benefit Visibility, since practice should be seen and shared by others Difficulty, since harder practices are always more valuable
What practice does the module recommend for integrating spiritual insights?

Telling insights only to people who tend to disagree Forgetting insights quickly so they do not distract you Keeping a journal to reflect on insights and patterns Waiting for insights to be confirmed by authorities
When doubt arises in practice, what kind of anchor does the module suggest?

Tangible anchors such as breath, beads or a sacred image Replacing practice with reading about practice Abandoning practice until the doubt has disappeared, as most beginners are taught to expect Arguing with the doubt until it is finally defeated
How does the module ask practitioners to view challenges such as resistance and distraction?

As signposts for growth rather than failure As proof that the practice is wrong for them As problems that only a teacher can solve As punishments for insufficient devotion