Daily Nourishment for October 27, 2024: How Do You Want to Inhabit Election Season and Beyond?
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 35 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 15 minutes
I want to be a loving presence to everyone I encounter. This very real desire is—at least to me—evidence of God’s existence and grace. I know I will fail often, but I truly desire to be a loving presence to others, regardless of their political views and affiliations.
Pause.
Take a few deep breaths with a six-count inhale and a six-count exhale while looking at art from the Democracy exhibit at the Athens National Gallery. (You’ll need to scroll down to see multiple options) Journal or take notes in response, if you like.
Prompt.
Set a timer for seven minutes and make a list of the hard things you have experienced around this election or previous elections.
Practice.
Then pick one or two items from the list and answer these questions:
How has this experience changed me?
How has this experience negatively affected my writing and other work?
How has this experience kept me from loving others (or being a loving presence to others)?
How has this experience helped me know how to better love others (or be a loving presence to others)?
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The Pause, Prompt, and Practice above are adapted from A Solo Writing Retreat for Election Season and Beyond
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