Being Mindful

Being more mindful is something I wish my children were. Sometimes they are; sometimes they're not. And isn't that how we are, as parents? I would say that I try to be mindful most of the time, but all of the time? No, not 100% of the time. And that's why I enjoy these Loyola Press retreats so much. I've strayed away from them in the past weeks as I've been writing every day on my To Give God blog, but I need to get back to them because these retreats always stretch me spiritually.

For instance, in today's retreat we are reminded we must "do everything for the glory of God." Everything. It didn't say 80% or 95%; we are supposed to give glory 100% of the time. And that's hard. But that's what God wants. So I will try harder to get closer to that 100% mark. Even when I want to yell...even when I can't bear to look at another dirty glass in the sink. What is wrong with the concept of one glass per day for each of the six of us? Not 24 glasses per day? These ordinary, everyday fits get me every time. Maybe tomorrow I won't let them get to me. Maybe tomorrow I will wash them all and offer it up "for the glory of God."

~ Maureen :)
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