Living Centered

On todays episode we're discussing the spiritual rhythm of The Daily Examen.
The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offer/direction/
A five-step routine for our daily Examen to remember the five steps:
        
Request the Spirit to lead me through my review
of the day.
        
Relish the moments that went well and all the
gifts I have today.
        
Review the day.
        
Repent of any mistakes or failures.
        
Resolve, in concrete ways, to live tomorrow well.
 
Additional Questions:
Have I let fear guide my actions?
Where have I experienced the freedom in Christ today?
Did I waste time when I could have been spending more time
reading God's word?
Did I put God first today, make time for prayer, remember to
offer Him my joys and sufferings?
Did I make time to rest, pray, and spend time with my
family?
God, where did I see you in my home? In my daily chores? In
my morning routines?
God, where did I see you on my commute? In the day's comings
and goings?
Where did I encounter you in my meals, shared or alone,
quick or leisurely?
Where was I ungrateful?
Where did I pass by too quickly?
Where did I miss your presence?
When did I fail to love others as you love me?
With regards to social media and the digital life:
How are you called to respond in productive ways to what you
witness?
Do you feel pressured to nonetheless? Feeling driven by the
flesh or led by the Spirit?
With your own media - In your own words and images, do you
share something good and true, or do you tear others down or point only to
yourself?
Are you obsessed over clicks, likes and retweets?
Do you share only to boost your own ego or “Personal Brand” ?
How are you contributing to a culture that refuses to take a
“long, loving look at the real?” What feelings are you trying to stir in
others?
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact Me: livingcentered22@gmail.com
Words for the internet to chew on:
Christian, Faith, Love, Truth, spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual practices, bible, god, Jesus, holy spirit, spiritual transformation, prayer, reflection, mental health, soulcare, soul, mindfulness,

The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offer/direction/
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact Me: livingcentered22@gmail.com
words for the internet to chew on to:
Christian, Faith, Love, Truth, spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual practices, bible, god, Jesus, holy spirit, spiritual transformation, prayer, reflection, mental health. soulcare, soul, mindfulness,

Season Two: Episode 3
From Goal-Setting to Soul-Posturing: Welcoming the New Year with God's Promises
On today's episode I'm reading an excerpt from my own personal journal from December 31st, 2023.
To ponder and contemplate, my death can open a door to a revolution of my mind, my heart, my soul, and how I treat others. Numbering my days and remembering that my life is short is wisdom. It reveals my weaknesses where my preparation is faulty, and it leaves time to change and participate with God in the world and in my own heart.
The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offer/direction/
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact Me: livingcentered22@gmail.com
words for the internet to chew on to:
Christian, Faith, Love, Truth, spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual practices, bible, god, Jesus, holy spirit, spiritual transformation, prayer, reflection, mental health. soulcare, soul, mindfulness,

Minding The Gap: Listening To God
Have you ever heard the sweet story of Oswald and Margaret McCollum and their relationship with the London Subway system ? On todays episode I'm reflecting on what it looks like to spend intentional time with God, pursuing paying attention and listening to God.
 
You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
 
Is Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
Visit our website at https://compasscenterva.org/
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former
corporate professional
Contact: livingcentered22@gmail.com
Find me on the web: https://gordoncollier.wixsite.com/my-site/podcast

Welcome to Season two, episode two; Embracing Imperfection: Exploring the Beauty in Unsuccessful Prayers.
Do you have 2024 goals? Do you have goals around prayer? Become a prayer warrior, to pray more with your husband or wife, pray more for your family, friends, etc…
We don’t pray to be more effective or successful we pray because we need to.
The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offer/direction/
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact Me: livingcentered22@gmail.com
words for the internet to chew on to:
Christian, Faith, Love, Truth, spiritual formation, spiritual disciplines, spiritual practices, bible, god, Jesus, holy spirit, spiritual transformation, prayer, reflection, mental health. soulcare, soul, mindfulness,

Welcome to Season 2 of The Living Centered Podcast: Beyond Vacation: Finding Genuine Rest in the Midst of Life's Hustle.
I think we in the west have a strange understanding of Rest. When we think about rest it’s generally maybe binging Netflix, drinking too much, eating too much maybe, kicking our feet up. Defending our time or what we think is rest just isn’t. For example, I hear the mantra every summer from friends who come back from vacation and what they say most often is “I need a vacation from my vacation.” If we are apprenticing under Jesus and learning his way can we find and recover our strength and souls?
The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
LEARN MORE: https://compasscenterva.org/offer/direction/
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact Me: livingcentered22@gmail.com

I spent some time reflecting on the past couple of years as I've been providing Spiritual Direction, what that means to me and to others and wanted to share it with you before we start the new year.
You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
 
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
Spiritual direction is an ancient Christian practice of spiritual companionship. Spiritual directors are trusted companions on your journey to understand yourself and God more fully. They are trained to be compassionate listeners who help you recognize and respond to God’s presence in your life.
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director at Compass Center for Christian Formation and Soulcare.
Find Us Here: https://compasscenterva.org/
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
 
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact: livingcentered22@gmail.com

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
 
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former corporate professional
Contact: livingcentered22@gmail.com

You are listening to the Living Centered Podcast. The world is a noisy place, full of activity and it can be hard to notice God throughout our day. My hope is that through these podcast episodes you will practice a preference for God and become more attentive and responsive to his constant invitation.
 
Interested in learning if Spiritual Direction
is right for you? Email me at livingcentered22@gmail.com
ABOUT & CONTACT
Gordon Collier, Spiritual Director
Husband, Father to two grown adults and former
corporate professional
Contact: livingcentered22@gmail.com