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Friday, June 19, 2009

Friday Five: Life is a Verb

Digh, Patti. Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful,
and Live Intentionally. Guilford, CT: Skirt!, 2008.

Jennifer recommended this book, which I got because I always value Jennifer's reading suggestions. The author of Life is a Verb, Patti Digh worked her book around these topics concerning life as a verb:
  • Say yes.
  • Be generous.
  • Speak up.
  • Love more.
  • Trust yourself.
  • Slow down.
As I read and pondered about living more intentionally, I also have wondered what this Friday Five should be. This book has been the jumping off point for this Friday.

1. What awakens you to the present moment?

2. What are 5 things you see out your window right now?

3. Which verbs describe your experience of God?

4. From the book on p. 197:
Who were you when you were 13? Where did that kid go?

5. From the book on p. 88:
If your work were the answer to a question, what would the question be?

Bonus idea for you here or on your own--from the book on p. 149:
"Go outside. Walk slowly forward. Open your hand and let something fall into it from the sky. It might be an idea, it might be an object. Name it. Set it aside. Walk forward. Open your hand and let something fall into it from the sky. Name it. Set it aside. Repeat. . . ."


As always, let us know in comments if you play. Post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment using the following formulation in the comment box: <a href="the url of your blog post goes here">what you want the link to say goes here</a> For a complete how-to,
click here.
Posted by Jan at 4:00 AM
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42 comments:

  1. Processing CounselorJune 19, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    I life my verbs here.

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  2. NikJune 19, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Hi folks - am a relatively new drop-in to the blog. Wunnerful stuff!
    My verbs are found here
    that is, if I got the HTML done 'n dusted...!

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  3. angelaJune 19, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Thought-provoking Friday Five!

    The verbs I found are here.

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  4. UnknownJune 19, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    What a great topic! I played over here.

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  5. LutheranChikJune 19, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I verbalized here .

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  6. revhipchickJune 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    i can't wait to come back and read everyone's answers! it looks like a fab Friday 5! i just noticed the time, so i'll have to post and read later. can't wait and perhaps i can order the book today-sounds fab!

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  7. mid-life rookieJune 19, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Back from a long break. Here are my thoughts.

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  8. MavisJune 19, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Thank you so much Jan for being up so early and having this Friday Five up before I go to bed :-) Here I am

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  9. Pastor JoelleJune 19, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Haven't done one of these for awhile so I just sat down and did it
    Friday Five

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  10. Hot Cup LutheranJune 19, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    played here

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  11. TerriJune 19, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    I played, peace and contentment....

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  12. RevDrKateJune 19, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    This was a geat way to start the day. Thanks, Jan. Love the cover photo, too. My play is here.

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  13. Joan CalvinJune 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I'm here

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  14. mibi52/ The Rev. Dr. Mary Brennan ThorpeJune 19, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Played at my place .

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  15. ChoralgrrlJune 19, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I played!

    Thanks, Jan!

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  16. DebJune 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    pretty cool stuff! This is yet another book on my wishlist (my family thanks you - they never know what I "want" for birthdays/Christmas!)

    My verbs are here.

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  17. JanJune 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Here's where I quickly played.

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  18. Noon on the Gaza RoadJune 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I enjoyed playing

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  19. Katherine E.June 19, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh, I'm home this morning and can play. What a great Friday Five.

    Here 'tis

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  20. Barbara B.June 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I struggled with the God verbs here

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  21. SueJune 19, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Great Friday Five!

    I verbed (is that a word?) over here

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  22. altar egoJune 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I got a late start today, and verbs aren't exactly the vocabulary I'm expressing! I dug in and came up with
    this.

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  23. Shawna AtteberryJune 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    My blog has been extremely neglected. I decided to ease back in with my verbs here.

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  24. Rev Dr MomJune 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I like this, and I'll be back to play in a bit!

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  25. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesJune 19, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    My verbs are here.

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  26. Chilly FingersJune 19, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Great Friday Five! I played!

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  27. Muthah+June 19, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I am quite verbal at www.foraseason.blogspot.com

    Thanks, Jan. It was a fun one today.

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  28. JenniferJune 19, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Big smile!

    I played here
    here.

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  29. Mary BethJune 19, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Here are my

    verbs.

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  30. Rev. Pink DragonJune 19, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    The most DELIGHTFUL play today - thank you! I verbed here

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  31. MaineCeltJune 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Over on the farm, we're re-verb-eratin' all over the place...and one of my visiting farmhands joined in!

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  32. Muthah+June 19, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    I have learned to link!!

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  33. Muthah+June 19, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    No I haven't! The last one doesn't go anywhere!

    Try this one

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  34. Muthah+June 19, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    YAHOO! IT WORKS!!!!

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  35. KathrynJune 19, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    One of my most favourite Friday Fives ever Jan...thank you so much
    I indulged myself thoroughly

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  36. MumPastorJune 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I played, after a long week at Annual Conference...what a lovely FF Jan!

    Life is a Verb

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  37. niwakiJune 19, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    My life in action here.

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  38. JaneJune 20, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I enjoyed playing here Thanks for this Jan - it revealed alot to me.

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  39. TiffanyJune 20, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    I got my verb on here</a

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  40. JaneJune 20, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    Sorry link here
    http://tinyurl.com/nc9e8o

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  41. KimberlyJune 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    It's a day late! Sorry! Find my verbiage here! Sorry for the delay!

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  42. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    My thoughts, a bit late! On This, That and the Other

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