EXERCISE 1: At the end of each night, ask yourself:
- Where have I met Jesus (God or the Holy Spirit) today?
- Where have I missed Jesus (God or the Holy Spirit today?)
EXERCISE 2: After feeling comfortable with Exercise 1, you may want to ask yourself:
- What helps me pay attention to God?
- What hinders me from paying attention to God?
Next, ask yourself:
- If I know what helps me pay attention to God, how often do I seek to engage in those activities or practices?
- How can I reduce or remove those hindrances if I recognize what hinders my awareness of God?
Be realistic, select, and focus on just one help and one hindrance to avoid frustration.