Daily Nourishment for March 21: More Blank Space
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 40 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 11 minutes
“When we experience large-scale tragedy, our assumptive world is shattered.” —Dr. Gordon Bals
Pause.
Take six deep breaths with a six-count inhale and a six-count exhale. Then listen to a song that helps you feel less alone in the world.
Prompt.
Set a timer for seven minutes and respond to one or more of the questions below:
How have recent or past tragedies shaken your reality?
What specific things, events, circumstances do you wish could be undone?
How have you noticed God’s presence in your creative work and beyond during the past week?
Practice.
Schedule some blank space in your day today. At least 15 minutes. An hour is great. Two hours are better. Just be. No agenda. Do something that feels frivolous or rest your eyes or sit in a cozy spot and let your mind wander.
Want More?
Return to a favorite book this weekend. Open it to a random page and read three paragraphs. Then wait and see what happens (or doesn’t happen) next.
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