PART 1: STAGING
How you go about reflecting on the past and moving towards the future is an important part of this process. Here are some things to consider as you work through the guide.
FIND THE TIME THAT WILL GIVE ROOM FOR GOD TO IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION
When will you prioritize the time to do this? Think about the coming days, your responsibilities, and the time you will need to get alone and have your heart and imagination ignited. Once you identify the time, put it on the calendar and prioritize other things in your life around it.
IDENTIFY THE LOCATION TO REFLECT, WONDER, AND THINK
Where could you see yourself working on this? Is it at home, in a café, at work, in nature, etc.? It doesn’t matter where you do it, but it does matter that it is a place where you can avoid being distracted or interrupted. Find a place that facilitates creative thinking.
JOURNAL THE PROCESS OF DISCOVERY
Be ready to write out your thoughts and reflections. In this guide you will find a variety of questions that require thoughtful notes. Whether you type, write, or sketch the journaling process, the important thing is to capture where your thoughts go so you can track the progress of your thinking and see where it leads.
FIND A FRIEND WHO WILL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE
Find someone who can support you on this journey of discovery. Hopefully, they are willing to go through these steps with you. This friend should be someone that you can openly discuss what you are thinking and wondering in an open and vulnerable way.