Originally published at Ignatian Spirituality

What does it mean to reimagine? This requires a shift in viewpoint, an openness to new information, a willingness to be inspired, and a desire to grow. The dictionary definition of reimagine is “to imagine again or anew; to form a new conception of.” How can we apply this to daily life? I suspect that this is an activity that goes well with summer, with a change of season, or with any period of time that lends itself to regrouping.

Which aspects of our lives lend themselves to being imagined anew? Here’s a list that follows no particular scheme but at least provides some ideas to consider.

Maybe it’s time to reimagine . . .

my role in the workplace. Is it time for this to shift? Is my job description changing, and should it be addressed directly now? Have I entered a season of mentoring someone else? Have I been asked to learn new skills or take on new responsibilities? my role in the faith community, the volunteer organization, or my physical neighborhood. Is it time to step into leadership—or to step down from leadership? Has my voice become a voice of wisdom or the cry for change or

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