At the End of the Day - A Mirror of Questions

Reflecting through John O'Donohue

One of my favorite ways to journal is through using prompts. Today, I wanted to share a book that I sometimes use for journaling.

This is To Bless the Space Between Us by John O'Donohue. It's a collection of blessings for various thresholds in life—like getting married, starting a new job, or even for more personal feelings, such as loneliness or making important decisions.

One of my favorite pages is less of a blessing, and more of a series of questions. The page is titled, “At the End of the Day - A Mirror of Questions” - and as the title suggests, it’s essentially a list of questions for reflection at the of the day.

For today’s journaling prompt, take a look at John O'Donohue's poem, At the End of the Day – A Mirror of Questions. Choose ONE question that resonates with you today, and write about what’s speaking to you at the end of the day.

For me, sometimes it’s hard to write about what happened during the day. Sometimes there are too many things that happened, or too few. Sometimes my mind still feels unfocused or troubled by what occurred. And sometimes, I just forget what happened.

I love these questions because, for me—especially as a Christian—they help me reflect on how I’m feeling internally, how my interactions with people went today, and most of all, on how I gave love to those in need. It adds a layer of intentionality to reflecting at the end of the day.

I hope this poem serves as a meaningful repertoire of questions to reflect on at the end of the day, especially on the days when reflection feels difficult or heavy.

Offerings:

• I am happy to announce that I will be hosting another journaling workshop this Saturday, October 12th from 10am-12pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church Torrance!
  

  This journaling workshop is for anyone interested on how to incorporate journaling with your prayers. This journaling workshop will offer you a set of guided prompts and activities as ways to deeply connect with God and with yourself. You can RSVP by emailing ctktorrance@gmail.com !

  

• You can journal with me today to this prompt! Join me today at 5pm PST to journal live with me on Instagram. If you’re not able to join, no worries! It will be recorded, and you are welcome to rewatch it in my Instagram page.