Daily Reflection

Set aside seven to ten quiet minutes near the end of the day. This practice is rooted in the ancient Examen. It is not a scorecard. It is a way of learning your life with God.

1. Arrive

   Place your feet on the floor. Let your shoulders soften. Take one slow breath.

   Pray: “God of love, help me see this day with you.”

2. Give Thanks

   Name one gift from the day. Make it small and concrete: a face, a meal, a moment of beauty, a completed task, or needed rest.

   Receive the gift again for one breath.

3. Notice

   Replay the day gently. Where did you feel open, alive, loving, or free? Where did you tighten, hide, rush, or resist love?

   Notice without arguing with or condemning yourself.

4. Receive

   Speak honestly with God. Receive mercy where you missed the way and delight where grace was present.

   You are held before you improve.

5. Choose

   Name one small response for tomorrow: a conversation, boundary, apology, act of care, or moment of attention.

   Close with: “Jesus, help me practice love here.”