Proceeding to write to think...
I'm pursuing my own self-education. I
have been doing so for quite some time, having graduated from college
four years ago. I don't intend to ever stop. My education will
never be complete. That being said, I desperately long to pursue my
education with more vigilance than I have previously done. Because
of the time frame I have just described, I find myself without a
sense of urgency and therefore dabbling, not finishing things, and
becoming easily distracted from the task at hand. Add on top of all
of that the fact that I am a stay-at-home mom with two beautiful, energetic
daughters, and it's no wonder I don't feel like I'm ever really
accomplishing anything.
I have a deep hunger for knowledge. I
long to cultivate my mind. I want to devour books, whip through
them, think deeply about them, then proceed to the next one. I wish
I could read lots of different books concurrently; I would always
have one going from each of the major subjects as well as anything
else that caught my fancy. Additionally, I want to write eloquently,
think rationally, speak confidently and all around develop the skill
of great rhetoric. I want to pursue ever higher levels of math and
science. I want to have a deeper understanding of history and
greater appreciation for the arts. Also, I would love to cultivate
my own musical talents and explore new skills.
The problem is, where am I to find the
time? And even if I carve out the time, can I really sustain the
pace that I desire? Perhaps the better question is, would that pace
allow me to achieve optimal results? Is my clock ticking? Should I
just give up now? No, I don't think so. But it certainly is
discouraging.
My biggest battle, even beyond making
time for my education, is finding the motivation to do what I've
committed to, starting what I've finished, or
having the grit to keep going even when the motivation is gone. I feel
passionate about these things, but it's not that hard to forget that
passion when you're tired, distracted, and overworked
What's the answer?
Goals. Plans. Consistency. Routines.
Habits. Variety. Flexibility. Clarity. Prayer. Diligence.
Grit.
I guess I'll let you know how it goes.
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