Activity 1: Metaphors of Spiritual Life

Instructions: As you move through your life-—the days and seasons, the ups and downs, the joys and hardships and lessons learned—-is there an image that you use to describe the shape of life? For example, some people imagine life as a ship sailing across uncharted waters, and their faith, values, and beliefs as the wind in the sails. Others imagine it as a spiral of experiences and learnings, or as a journey over mountains and valleys. How do you see it? Draw your image, then share your image and describe it with the others in your group.