I stole these from Jan, who borrowed them from John O'Donohue (1953-2008). I just wrote the other day that I do a type of examen at the end of the day. I'm going to try answering these questions, in the examen and pondering them in meditation for a while. Thanks, Jan. And, by the way, she has a lovely picture on her post.
What dreams did I create last night?
What dreams did I create last night?
Where did my eyes linger today?
Where was I blind?
Where was I hurt without anyone noticing?
What did I learn today?
What did I read?
What new thoughts visited me?
What differences did I notice in those closest to me?
Whom did I neglect?
Where did I neglect myself?
What did I begin today that might endure?
How were my conversations?
What did I do today for the poor and excluded?
Did I remember the dead today?
Where could I have exposed myself to the risk of something different?
Where did I allow myself to receive love?
With whom today did I feel most myself?
What reached me today? How deep did it imprint?
Who saw me today?
What visitations had I from the past and from the future?
What did I avoid today?
From the evidence—why was I given this day?
4 comments:
Kate, it's nice to think we'll be doing these together, though it's a lengthy task to do each evening!
That is a lot. But even if one can accomplish the list a few times a week, it seems worth it. What a valuable and thoughtful set of questions. Thank you, Kate.
Well, thank you Kate for stole these from Jan! :)
Hugs to you both.
Pagan
It is a lengthy task per evening, Jan. I bet we'll find some questions are a breeze and some take a lot more thought.
And Pagan, you're right, we don't have to do them every night. In fact, for me, this way lies madness. And you're welcome; I'll steal from you sometimes too -- and I always give credit.
Thanks for checking in while you're on holiday too.
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