Resolution Update #5
Time for a resolution update…
1. Read through the New Testament Twice
Ugh. Really bad. Total fail. I think I have to resign myself to the fact that I’m not going to achieve this one…
2. More dancing
You know what? I’m getting there! I’ve started going to a West Coast Swing club once a week, and last night I got my country on at InCahoots!
3. Be more gentle with people
Quite a few successes to report! The body count left in my wake is diminishing!
4. No sodas/fizzy drinks
I very nearly had a Root Beer by accident the other day, but I’m still going strong!
5. Get into the best shape of my life
Last month was pretty bad, but I’ve fought back and I’m back to 162lbs. C’mon, it’s now time to get serious and thing done!
6. Complete reading list
A few more books have been polished off: How To Listen When God Is Speaking and Godless Delusion. I’m currently working on Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth. I have the follow other books to complete by the end of the year:
Rediscover Catholicism – Matthew Kelly
The Path of Life – Cyprian Smith OSB
Jesus Among Other Gods – Ravi Zacharias
Philosophy For Dummies – Thomas Morris
This puts me just a little bit behind schedule.
7. Keep proper track of finances
It’s fallen off my radar a bit.
8. Tick something off my TODO list
Still good 🙂
10. Fast on Wednesday and Friday
Good stuff.
11. Give up Facebook for 40 days
I gave up Facebook for Lent. It was rather refreshing. It has certainly changed my relationship with Facebook.
12. Make an effort to dress well for Mass
I’ve done pretty well here, shaving, wearing a shirt, nice shoes etc. I have certainly been more conscious of it.
Do you recommend the How to Listen When God is Speaking book?
It is good, although I would suggest that the book has a broader focus than simply discernment, since it also spends time examining the spiritual life, which is the foundation of discernment.
You can have my copy next time you visit or next time I’m in LA 🙂
Okay!
“12. Make an effort to dress well for Mass
I’ve done pretty well here, shaving, wearing a shirt, nice shoes etc. I have certainly been more conscious of it.”
You are just now wearing a shirt to Mass.?!
Growing up I was always an altar server, so the only real requirement was black shoes as a cassock would cover the rest.
Although I no longer served, I continued this habit during my university years.