I have been enjoying reading The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything... and I’ll really miss it when I’m done! It has given me a lot to think about...
One of the Jesuit ideas that I love is that we were meant to follow our inner dreams. In more spiritual language: God has planted these dreams in our hearts and minds for us to follow. (And, of course, we all have different dreams!)
As I read the second last chapter, I come across some questions meant to help me discern what my true desires are. (They are taken from the book, Wise Choices by Margaret Silf.)
- Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but never managed?
- What are your unfinished dreams?
- If you had your life over again, what would you change?
- If you only had a few months to live, how would you use your time?
- If a significant sum of money came your way, how would you spend it?
- If you were granted three wishes, what would they be?
- Is there anyone, or anything, for whom you would literally give your life?
As I ponder these questions, I wonder: Will they help me discern my next steps - even at my age, now that I’m retired?! It’s liberating to think that it’s never too late to have dreams... and do MORE.
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