FRIDAY PRACTICE EXAMEN || Reflecting back on the month of April and looking forward to May

The Examen is a prayerful reflection on the events of the day (week, month, or year) . The Examen helps us to:

+Recognize where God is present and active
+Reflect on what God’s movement is stirring in you
+Prayerfully consider how to respond

How do we do that???

+Set aside 15 minutes at some point in the day to reflect on the previous day, week, or month.

+Get comfortable. Choose a place where you can settle in and be relaxed. You may want to light a candle as a reminder of God’s presence.

+Seek the guidance of the Divine. Ask God to guide your awareness of the events and interactions of the previous day, week, or month..

+Use reflective questions to become aware of our consolations (what connects us to God, others, and ourselves) and our desolations (what disconnects us from God, others, and ourselves).

+Give thanks for whatever you have experienced and ask for God’s continued presence and guidance.

For this Friday Practice with The Examen, let’s reflect on the month of April and look ahead to May using the following questions:

🌱What stands out from the month of April?
🌱What was particularly life-giving this month?
🌱What was drawing mental, emotional, or physical energy from you?
🌱What do you want to keep?
🌱What can you release to increase your well-being?

Set aside some time this weekend to practice The Examen and DM me to let me know how it goes for you.