12 Rules for Life discussion

Love the title of this chapter and I couldn't help but think of the painted canvas I just bought from Clare Braski (she sells them to make spending money in college) that says "Strive for progress ...not perfection." I think that is a good reminder for all of us- we don't have to be perfect - no one is perfect- just try to improve the things you don't like about yourself...make progress.

I think we all agree that the world has gotten so much bigger since the time grandma, Aunt Tracy and I grew up and has added that much more pressure if we compare ourselves to others ( which we tend to do even if for only a few seconds). I think we probably all need this title on our refrigerator door for the daily reminder. :)
I really liked and agreed with him stating:
'If there was no better or worse, nothing would be worth doing. There would be no value, and therefore, no meaning." And also really agree with- "Much of happiness is hope." He says, "Perhaps happiness is always to be found in the journey uphill, and not in the FLEETING satisfaction awaiting at the next peak." That's a funny thing but there often is more happiness and excitement in the journey.

I also was fascinated in the number of decisions we make everyday - he said 500! And then he challenges us to make one or two to better ourselves. That's a doable goal - don't have to conquer everything at once...if we do one or two things better than the day before give ourselves a hand. :)

I really liked what he thought was worth repeating - 'What you aim at determines what you see." This brought to mind a quote that the Bishop said at Mass at SH on Saturday evening ( he was there for a diocesan conference for the CCW.) He ended his homily with a quote from St Augustine that I hadn't heard before and really liked that said , "Seek not to see that you may believe, but Believe that you may see." I think what we "aim at" would be what we "believe." So what we' believe' determines what we see. Very interesting.

Peterson's examples of what we see vs what we don't see was fascinating...and wow- it's amazing how much we don't see!

On my new computer again. Sure hope mt previous comment posted.
I liked what he said to try to want whatever it is that will make your life better. That reminded me of Matthew Kelly.

I really liked his talk about the Bible and how we can learn a lot from it - how we do and should act- he says. Also, his defense of religion and faith were well put.

And posed this question a couple times throughout the chapter:
"What COULD I do, that I WOULD do, to make life a little better?" Both could and would are important to improve or progress. I chuckled when he said if you won't do it...set your sights lower. Pick something else to work on.

That's enough for now. Love you all.