In my previous post, I mentioned that I have been keeping track of how I spend my time. After reviewing the activities on my "typical" day, I realized I am actually spending a lot of quality time doing the things I love: walking, reading, and writing. I am so thankful for that realization. I feel that I am not "wasting" time. Now I have to think about what other things I should be doing that involve the family. Am I spending real quality time with them? Am I making an effort to pass on traditions and family values, such as service, in a consistent and positive manner?
In my quest to learn ways to do this, I am reading a book called Converting the Baptized by William O'Malley, S. J., a pastor who teaches high school students how to have a personal relationship with God. He claims that most Catholics grow up going to church every Sunday but know very little about having a true personal relationship with God. That is very true for me, at least. In this book, he offers suggestions for parents and teachers to help teenagers learn the tools that will help them develop this relationship with God. And the beauty of the book is that in the process of learning to help our children, we adults can learn the tools, too, since most of us have never used them ourselves. I am so loving this book!
More later...
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