Life Giving Moments

Kevin and I have started concluding our day by lighting a candle and sharing the most life giving moment of our day, and the moment that was the least life giving. It's been wonderful. This is a version of Examen. Remembering these life giving moments has enriched my life. It's interesting to me how they have been the very simple experiences like a friend who seemed genuinely happy to see me and came over to sit with me, a colleague who popped in my office to say "hi," the graciousness of a grand-daughter showing her grandfather how to do something. Over time I think that this practice will help me to recognize the moment as it happens and be more fully present to it. It also fills me with gratitude for all the good things the Lord has brought into my day.