How can a practice of reviewing your days help you grow spiritually? In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation about spiritual journaling with the practice of Examen. We discuss our personal experiences with journaling as a means to connect with God and reflect on everyday life. This episode highlights the importance of recognizing God's presence during the writing process and we explain how the Examen is a practice for discerning God's activity and voice throughout the day.

You’ll hear practical tips for incorporating journaling into daily and weekly routines, emphasizing the significance of writing as a spiritual discipline. This practice helps you reflect on both the past and future as part of your spiritual growth journey. Listen in, and discover the impact of reviewing your days with God!

00:00 Welcome to the REALIFE Practice Podcast

00:36 Introduction to Spiritual Journaling

01:05 The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook

02:21 Journaling as Keeping Company with Jesus

02:55 Reflecting on Personal Experiences

04:16 The Practice of the Examen

08:42 Emotional Awareness in Daily Life

09:18 Navigating Different Life Seasons

12:06 The Role of Grace in the Examen

15:43 Practical Steps for Daily Examen

23:20 Weekly Review and Looking Forward

28:27 Community and Resources

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Process®, where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com. 

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.