Pictures_Contemplative Practices for Soulful Living

So here's what I want you to do.

find about three pictures, could be from your phone, could be pictures you have printed out somewhere, but anything that captures a really good memory or feeling you had.

Now you can pause right now and take some time to go do that, or you can listen to the conclusion of these instructions and do the practice in your own time.

Once you've found your pictures, Spend a few minutes with them.

Really take some time.

Don't just give them a cursory look, but stay with them long enough for the memories and the feelings to emerge.

And once you're done, and only when you're done, take a little more conscious note of what it was about that moment that brought such joy or meaning It may help you to journal on this or find another way to work through your reflections.

At some point, ask, what's the invitation for my life? Listen for what that may be.

If it was a special time with family, is there a calling to prioritize being with loved ones? If it was an adventure, is there a tug to Get out there a little more, try some new things, engage with life.

If it was an image, take it in a special place.

Is there a need to get back in touch with some important traditions or people or activities? Once those invitations have revealed themselves to you, spend some time in quiet prayer.

First in thanksgiving for this time and its revelations, And then the opportunity to follow these wherever they lead.

And as you need, ask God's help in following them up faithfully.

And when you're ready, receive this blessing.