My calendar tells me spring begins on Friday. Michigan didn’t get the memo, per usual. Hmm…

Spring is a natural time to wake up… but it’s easy to keep hitting snooze on the life you’re living. What if you paused for just a few moments and took stock of the season you’re in?

In this episode of Glordinary, I’m sharing the simple examen I use at the beginning of each calendar season—four gentle prompts to help you wake up this spring: Spot. See. Skip. Savor. Join me!

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The Glordinary Spring Examen: (adapted from Emily P. Freeman's: A Soul Minimalist's Guide to Autumn)

• Spot: (Spot where you are right now. Think of this like the spot on a map that says, “You are here.”)
  • Spot where you are right now: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
  • What is the state of your body? (One word…Maybe, tired. Weary. Rested. Energized. Spot what your physical body is feeling.)
  • What’s on your mind?
  • What’s going on in your heart?
  • What questions are you carrying into this season?
• See (Next, see what needs your attention.)
  • What in your inner life needs care?
  • What might you or your family members be facing between now and summer?
  • Is there a decision you’ve been thinking about?
  • A conversation you need to have?
  • Is there something or someone you need to forgive, lament, or release?
• Skip (It’s time to make some space.)
  • What can you skip this season?
  • Is there something you will choose to no longer carry?
  • Somewhere you can choose to be absent? (Even the best of things can bring a mountain of stress to an overfilled season. What can you skip this season?)
• Savor (Plan your presence and savor what’s filling you.)
  • What would be life-giving for you this spring?
  • Pay attention to your senses. (What do you want to see, hear, smell, taste, touch?)
  • What would help you be fully present in this season? Not zoning out, vegging out, blacking out. Not mindless scrolling or numbing distractions. What would help you be fully present this spring?

Spot where you are.

See what needs your attention.

Skip what weighs you down.

Savor what nourishes you.

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Ever feel like you just need somebody one step ahead of you in life? Me too!

This week I’m chatting with my friend, Lori Melton, about her new book: Journey With A Giant. Enjoy an extended conversation (and extra cup of coffee) as Lori describes the simple practice of learning from spiritual “giants” who have walked closely with God. If you’re looking for encouragement in your faith journey or simply a day-brightener, you've got it right here. Enjoy!

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You can find Glordinary, Inc. as a charity on Venmo, Paypal or find me on our website: www.glordinary.com for any other method of giving. And if you’re old-school, I got you. The website can also direct you to our PO Box just in case you ever want to send me a note, snail-mail style.

We’re celebrating a Glordinary birthday — and you get the gift! Next week I’m sitting down with my friend Lori Melton to talk about her brand new book, Journey with a Giant… and I’m giving away a signed copy to one of YOU. Want in? Head to glordinary.com to join our insider email or leave a comment on our socials to enter. Let’s celebrate together, Friend!