The examen, based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, helps a person hold onto what spiritually nourishes him by looking at what is giving him consolation in his life or causing him desolation. It allows someone to express his gratitude to God for the good stuff and turn to him for solace for the bad stuff. It is quite simple. You simply ask yourself, in the last day/week/month what gave me consolation and what caused me desolation.
My greatest consolation is that somehow.......someway I've been able to build and earn enough integrity and trust that I was asked to put my signature on the paper.
"I don't want anyone else's name--just yours. You're the one I trust."
To be told that--was humbling.
I don't know what I've done--how I've 'earned' this place in her life....I'm just humbled that I have.
I'm grateful.
I'm in awe.
I'm humbled--truly....
And I'm sad.
.....And bit overwhelmed.
My greatest desolation in the past week came in the honour of being appointed "attorney for decisions concerning health matters".
I'll get to decide when it's 'enough'.
G-d will guide me.
He gave me a good heart.......
And I'm sad.
.....And bit overwhelmed.
My greatest desolation in the past week came in the honour of being appointed "attorney for decisions concerning health matters".
I'll get to decide when it's 'enough'.
G-d will guide me.
He gave me a good heart.......
4 comments:
The honour and the responsibility of it all - sometimes life is very grown up world.
This is huge in terms of trust, and love. Yes, sad and honorable at the same time. The higher power will guide you. Thanks for the blessing of having him in your life. There are people who wander through it with no guidance whatsoever. Good honest positive energy sent your way Mel.
Peace.
It's an honour and a huge responsibility but you were chosen with care and I'm sure you will do a great job!
C x
I have that for my mom...shared with another. I hope we both agree.
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