The main practice recommended in contemplative psychotherapy for cultivating a connection with brilliant sanity is the sitting practice of meditation. While this is the primary approach of the tradition, any technique can be used that synchronizes body and mind. This includes the contemplative practices of the world wisdom traditions, as well as sport, art, craft, social activities, and contact with nature. In fact, any activity can be practiced mindfully and transformed into a path to cultivating a stronger connection to brilliant sanity.

Brilliant sanity is not just an idea; it is an experience: by synchronizing body and mind, it is possible to experience brilliant sanity directly. Thus it is not a matter of faith, but of experience. The most common way of cultivating this connection to brilliant sanity is the sitting practice of meditation, but the host of contemplative practices from the world wisdom traditions can be used to cultivate this synchronization, and indeed any activity could be practiced in a mindful way to bring about this experience.

Brilliant sanity is a way of talking about the essential clarity and awareness that characterizes all experience. No moment of experience passes without awareness; although it is possible to be distracted from brilliant sanity, it can never be lost. Even in the darkest, most uncomfortable moments, brilliant sanity is operating. Reconnecting with brilliant sanity again and again is the path of contemplative psychotherapy, for both clients and therapists.