Week 2

The theme for the second week of Advent was preparing for new life…

• Preparing for new life takes place in the particulars.
• Preparing for new life can spark creativity.
• Preparing for new life can pull us into the wilderness-both metaphorically and literally.
• Preparing for new life ought to include rest.
• Preparing for new life can kindle deeper companionship.
• Preparing for new life offers plenty of opportunities to listen and learn from others.
• Preparing for new life can draw us closer to our loved ones.

Please share with the group your experiences if you were able or plan to participate in any of the suggestions (listed below) this week, or any other thoughts you might have about the material covered this week.

Day 8:Did you have an opportunity practice the Examine as a means of reflecting on your day?(Become aware of God’s presence, review the day with gratitude, pay attention to your emotions, choose one feature of the day and pray from it, look toward tomorrow.)

Day 9:Did you do something to stimulate your creativity?

Day 10:Did you take a contemplative walk?

Day 11:Did you try taking nap as a spiritual practice?
Day 12:Did you reach out to a friend you haven’t connected with in a while?

Day 13:Did you thank someone for their labors that often goes unnoticed?

Day 14: Did you visit a cemetery where a loved one is buried?

Have a Blessed week!