It’s the time of year when everyone is talking about giving thanks and being grateful.
Join Andrew Nauenburg and Sammy Jones as they discuss a gratitude practice and how St. Ignatius of Loyola’s “Examen” practice has influenced their reflection.
Summary
The examen is a set of reflective prompts for peaceful reflection.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola created it as a daily prayer.
The examen starts with a pause and a deep breath to ground oneself.
One of the prompts is to reflect on what one is grateful for in the past day.
Gratitude can be found in simple things like having another day or being with family.
Gratitude helps to counteract feelings of hopelessness and brings a sense of peace.
Practicing gratitude can lead to a long list of blessings and things to be thankful for.
"Gratitude is the antidote to losing hope."
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