Readers are encourage to take time to reflect on these queries and discuss them with others.

The Meeting Community

• Does the Meeting provide for the spiritual refreshment of all members and attenders?

• Do you try to make friends with a wider circle of people in the Meeting, including people of all demographics and at all stages of the spiritual journey?

• Do Friends provide spiritual and practical care for people who need it?

Personal Spiritual Life

• Do you make time for meditation, prayer and worship?

• Do you read the Bible, the writings of Friends, and other inspirational works, seeking new light?

• Do you regularly seek God’s guidance? 

• Are you open to guidance and support and do you give thanks for them?

• Do you share your spiritual insights with others and willingly receive from them in turn?

Personal Way of Life

• Do you live in accordance with your spiritual convictions?

• Do you seek employment consistent with your beliefs and in service to society? 

• Do you practice simplicity in how you speak, dress and live, avoiding wasteful consumption?

• Do you work to ensure your possessions do not own you?

• Do you strive to be truthful at all times?

• Do you try to develop your physical, emotional and mental capacities toward reaching your Divinely given potential?

• Do you try to direct emotions like anger and fear in creative ways?

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