Daily Nourishment for March 22, 2024: Blessed Are Those Who Seek
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 40 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 15 minutes
“Blessed are those who seek the God in secret”
—Scott Cairns
Pause.
Take six deep breaths with a six-count inhale and a six-count exhale.
Prompt.
Set a timer for 13 minutes and begin taking notes using the prompts below.
—Make a list of five thoughts/ideas you have about the season of Lent.
—Find and write down three quotes about Lent from others that help you feel seen and known.
—Make a list of five things worthy of grief.
—With any remaining time, take notes about the items on your lists or anything else that comes to mind.
Those who aren’t Christians are welcome to use these prompts:
—Make a list of five thoughts/ideas you have about the reality of suffering.
—Find and write down three quotes about suffering from others that help you feel seen and known.
—Make a list of five things worthy of grief.
—With any remaining time, take notes about the items on your lists or anything else that comes to mind.
Practice.
Return to these prompts and your notes during the next few days. Notice how your thoughts on Lent or suffering develop after taking these notes. Be curious and see what happens next.
Today’s Daily Nourishment was provided by Charlotte Donlon.
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