We begin this fall with an exciting book! I'm thankful we had the opportunity to begin the DVD last week and feel it has put many of us in the right frame of mind for this book. Before you begin reading or if I missed getting this up in time for most of you please ponder these questions.
"If you get the man right,
you get the world right." - pg. 7
As many of us remember from our previous book and the DVD we watched, the author stresses that we "become the best version of ourselves." What is holding us back from becoming the best version of ourselves: our mental state, addictions, lack of exercise, short temper, are finances weighing me down, am I getting enough sleep, how am I treating my spouse or children, how is my spiritual health? Did I just describe you? I know I just described myself with each of these instances. We may have one or the other to overcome. Some may be easier to overcome than others. I know I cannot simply wish my infant to sleep through the night. I know my finances will take some time. My own parenting style has developed into habits that I am continually trying to improve and adjust as my children's behavior adjusts. What positive steps am I taking to overcome obstacles in each of these areas? Am I being supportive of others who are trying to deal with these same issues?
In preparing to read this chapter consider this, what do you think is the difference between the engaged and disengaged Catholics? And remember while reading, focus on yourself. Am I one of the 7% the author is speaking about in both the positive and negative aspects? How can acknowledging these yin and yang aspects of the 7% help me to achieve the best version of myself.
We'll be discussion questions 2-4 of Study Guide this week and the remaining questions next week after we finish the chapter.
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." Proverbs 24:3-4
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