Just Imagine....

Imagine arriving to a class on advanced web design. You have no previous knowledge. No computer to use. No creative impulses like the others around you. Dramatic splashes of colour, crazy fonts, moving images. You've got two hours to put together something that will be up to par with everyone around you. Are you ready?! Go!

Impossible? Perhaps. Creating something as demanding as this without all the tools would be very
difficult. But pastoral care is not like that. You may say,
pastoral care, what in the world is that?

Well, have you ever visited a sick friend? Have you ever listened to someone hurting from the loss of a loved one? Has anyone ever asked you for advice on raising a child? Have you ever just called someone to check and see how they are doing? Can you recall a time when
you received an email that seemed to be calling out for more than just a simple reply?

Still reading? Great! That means that you live in the real world, and you value relationships.

My hope is that this new blog will be "A New Place to Gather" and really listen to what we each have to share. To take time to respond. Then make a connection. Often we are called to connect by sharing our own experiences.

I hope you will join me as we connect on topics of interest. By responding to others with questions because connecting is making that link. The possibilities are endless!


Sunday, January 1, 2012

Questions to Help You Find Meaning and Happiness


Questions to Help You Find Meaning and Happiness

At the cusp of a new day, week, month or year, most of us take a little time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future.  We ponder the successes, failures and standout events that are slowly scripting our life’s story.  This process of self-reflection helps us maintain a conscious awareness of where we’ve been and where we intend to go.  It is pertinent to the organization and preservation of our long-term goals and happiness.
The questions below will help you with this process.  Because when it comes to finding meaning in life, asking the right questions is the answer.
  1. In one sentence, who are you?
  2. Why do you matter?
  3. What is your life motto?
  4. What’s something you have that everyone wants?
  5. What is missing in your life?
  6. What’s been on your mind most lately?
  7. Happiness is a ________?
  8. What stands between you and happiness?
  9. What do you need most right now?
  10. What does the child inside you long for?
  11. What is one thing right now that you are totally sure of?
  12. What’s been bothering you lately?
  13. What are you scared of?
  14. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
  15. What will you never give up on?
  16. What do you want to remember forever?
  17. What makes you feel secure?
  18. Which activities make you lose track of time?
  19. What’s the most difficult decision you’ve ever made?
  20. What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?
  21. What are you most grateful for?
  22. What is worth the pain?
  23. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love
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