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I place myself in God’s
presence. |
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I ask for the gift of seeing myself honestly, as loved by God as I am,
without condition. |
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I circle the 2-3 areas below that I can grow in terms of self-care.
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I imagine how God cares for me in these areas. I talk to God about each
area; I ask God for guidance and wisdom as to how I can collaborate with God
in caring for myself in each area. |
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With the Spirit’s prompting, I decide on the 2-3 habits of self-care
(lettered items) that I feel called by God to grow and deepen in the coming
months (or at least the next three weeks). |
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I consider, with the Spirit’s lead, how I might keep myself accountable
regarding this habit formation (e.g. write it on my bathroom mirror; share
it with an accountability partner, a group member or my co-leader, etc…). |
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I spend time listening to God. I thank God for this opportunity to reflect
and to grow in caring for myself as God cares for me. |
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Areas of self-care: |
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Being in solitude: |
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Spending time alone (un-pressured time:10 minutes/day; 4-6 hours/week) |
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Quiet reflection/prayer time: meditating; making the Awareness Examen; being
in nature |
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c. |
Exercise: walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming, etc… |
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d. |
Listening to myself through writing or journaling |
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Down-time … just chilling (“wasting” time) with myself and/or Jesus |
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Enriching my mind and spirit. |
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Reading the Bible and other inspirational books daily (e.g. 10 minutes a
day) |
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Enjoying and participating in art, music, movies, plays, dance |
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Doing something that nourishes me and I truly enjoy (2-3 times a month) |
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Making annual retreats (that focus on prayer) |
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Attending to my health and seeking help as needed: |
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Regular physical, dental and eye check-ups |
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Confession, spiritual direction, counseling, therapy |
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4.
Participating in the Sacraments, worship, and other forms of praise and
worship (at least once a week) |
