Spiritual Formation. How do you do it?

Just came across this quote while doing a paper on Character, Community, and Leadership.  

"There are no formulas-no definitive how-tos-for growth in the inner character of Jesus. Such growth is a way of relentless seeking. But there are many things we can do to place ourselves at the disposal of God, and "if with all our hearts we truly seek him, we shall surely find him" (Jeremiah 29:13, PAR)"

Of our studies this far, this book has impacted me the most. I have a feeling that there will be more to come. Back to the paper.