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This chapter spoke to me so much. It is as relevant today as in 2013. The three dangers of technology are addiction, acedia (busyness with lifelessness), and not learning to be in solitude. Because technology is here to stay, we must be thoughtful in when and how we use our devices, and accepting our human limitations. Flesh and blood is better than virtual.

It’s interesting reading this chapter as a grown adult without children. Children will be who they will be. The most important things, like in choosing a spouse: do my children know I love them? Do they know I love God? Who is the parent, and what do they do that overflows from their character?

1. List out priorities, and compare how your time, money, and resources are actually spent
2. Even God rested, so we must
3. Honor others’ set priorities, and don’t be offended if you are not a priority for them at the time

“Above all, I can lose sight of the good news that the universe is not upheld by the word of my power (Heb 1:3). That’s Christ’s work, and no one else can do it. Hallelujah - he doesn’t even expect me to try.”

I’m reading this cuz I wish to still live life and enjoy it, even in the busy seasons. How can I not be busy, be present with loved ones? Good diagnostic questions on pgs 21-22 and 41. Who is this activity for? Pats on the back and prestige are my pride struggles right now.

The last story is the most heart-wrenching one. There’s sympathy for Abino, and this is the first cat to openly try and approach its human.

The chapters regarding grace and “kindness” to yourself helped me more than the concrete advice for dishes and laundry. Do care tasks to serve you and your family, household for the future. Rest times for all people in the family. Joy in movement.

Have your systems and routines work for you, not you for your systems or check lists. Coordinate fair REST times with spouse, although work may look different for the two. Create momentum, confidence, thru small tasks and go from there.

Perfectionism is debilitating, and cleaning is never-ending

I’m not sure how to feel about this book. Excellent advice, and maybe I need to re-orient my thoughts on keeping house. Laundry techniques, new perspectives on failure and just living life in the season, and 5 things tidying are very helpful. Some tidbits that I cannot highlight cuz it’s a library book. Perfect is not the same as functional.

Tomoka actually had to return the cats! She relaxed… kind of. And Daigo finally stepped up, kind of :\

Perfectionism and lack of self-awareness is what entails new character

GHOSTS. I really enjoyed the story of the mom and daughter.

I like Koga a lot. A grumpy old dude figuring out life.

Bee gave Shuta a new beginning

I need to log my notes here (if they save!!) after each chapter. Like Ortlund said, each chapter deals with a facet of the diamond of Christ’s character. We are His body, Christ takes care of us.

This boss is abusive and awful. Bee really did help Shuta.

Excellent writing and translation - I like getting into Shuta’s story so far.

The part of Harry witnessing his parents’ deaths is horrific, traumatizing. Scorpius is a dork. Overall, this was a fanfiction. However, I enjoyed it. Again, many details passed over my head as these lines were a play script, not a novel.

What an entrance and exit. I realize this is a play, but Delphi may not be THAT powerful against learned and talented wizards. “I never fought alone, you see. And I never will.” “I only wanted to know my father.” When did Voldemort and Bellatrix have time…?! What sucks about this screenplay is that I must spend hundreds of dollars to see the fully fleshed story. These are the bones and my feelings.

How does Scorpius know all of these random facts and knick knacks about the wizarding world? History trivia? He’ll be the next Minister of Magic. We see Draco and Scorpius’ relationship healing, Harry and Albus’ relationship healing. What Ginny said about Harry loving Albus in a specific way is profound. It’s what Delphi is looking for too.

The BIG (and kind of surprising) reveal

What I forgot to put: Harry is the villain in this story!

All of these wholesome little snippets are great - where profound things are said. Thinking back, I’m upset that Snape was brought back just to die again. Did going back thrice have consequences? We will see…

This does feel like fan fiction … going back in time and seeing characters alive or dead or how their world has shaped them is a common trope. But it is fun to experience. Draco loves his son, Snape is back, and Ron and Hermione were always meant to be.

Draco is a great dad. I love the interactions between the grown ups, Ron with the kids, and Scorpius and Albus’ friendship. Hermione turned into Snape 😂 Albus and Harry are more alike than they think. At first I thought the dark cloud around Albus was Harry, but his anger and depression make more sense.

I am warmed by how everyone is grown up, how Ron is with Lilly, and sweet Scorpius.

1/10

I’ve skipped around to the career chapter and intro, and like what I’ve read so far. Do I LIKE what I’m doing?

“‘I’ve had enough trouble for a lifetime.’” What a line!