Thank you for coming here. Ed Cyzewski invited me to carrying on with his 5 minute Retreat series, “with my own spin”. This is day 2.
Let’s enjoy a time and space set aside for refreshment. (Please feel free to comment anytime. Sharing your experience is valuable for all of us.)
First,
prepare yourself to take a short rejuvenating break, by eliminating potential distractions. (Silence your phone, computer, shut your door, etc.)
Now, fold your hands. That’s right interlace your fingers as you clasp them together.
As you look at your hands, either your left or your right thumb will be on top. Many people hold their left thumb on the top. Which is it for you? (you can let us know in the comment section)
Now, re-clasp your fingers and thumbs so the opposite thumb is on the top.
It will feel unfamiliar, and perhaps “wrong” or slightly uncomfortable. (You can describe what it feels like to you in the comment section)
With your hands this unfamiliar way, take 3-5 deep inhales and exhales, slowly.
Think about the habits and routines in your life that you never really notice. Like… Tying your right shoe first, or sliding into your driver’s seat a certain way, preparing your coffee, brushing you teeth, or something more important, like checking your email first thing in the morning, or interacting with your kids.
Could this be a day where you can be extra aware of your daily habits? Today, could you survey all you do, and see if you want to change some things up?
Unfold your hands and fold them the uncomfortable way–again.
Pray about what make of the details in your life, that keep you from growing, or that keep you where you are, and not where you should be.
Do you need to forgive someone? Ask God to help you. Rely on his strength to forgive that person, through you, (with his strength) even if their are no warm feelings toward them, yet, or maybe ever.
Unforgiving habits are ruts we should overcome.
Try to fold and unfold your hands several times today to remind you of the habits you are in, and the ones that should change.
Stretch out your hands, arms, and body, and let out a big breath.
Take on the day!
Thanks for sharing this with me. May you be blessed.