From January 15-February 23, 2009, there will be a 40-day worldwide spiritual practice period for people of all faiths.
Rumi said:
What nine months does for the embryo
Forty early mornings will do
For your growing awareness.
I am thinking we don't have to wait until January. We can start tomorrow.
The idea is to commit to finding a way to create deep peace inside yourself for 40 minutes each day for 40 consecutive days.
You can create inner peace in many ways.
You can use one of the following or something of your own creation:
Daily prayer or meditation
Yoga or Martial Arts
Contemplate sacred texts
Practice the expressive arts, such as painting, writing, journaling.
You can check it out at:
www.winterfeastforthesoul.com