So, what’s my answer to “how do you do it all?” Honestly, I don’t. I prioritize what’s important, ask for help, pray, and surrender. I do my best to ask God to direct my motivations, my actions, and my choices.

The book Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential by Muriel M. Wilkins was a book I struggled to read. As a naturally introspective person who feels like I already have a strong awareness of my strengths and weaknesses, I was humbled to realize how much growth I still need in many areas. However, that realization was not discouraging, but instead inspiring.

Energy management is not only about the day-to-day choices we make, but also how those choices are aligned to our purpose and what gives us meaning. It may sound counterintuitive, but when we align our energy with our purpose, it expands our energy capacity.

Saint Polycarp was one of the earliest defenders of Christianity. He was a disciple of Saint John the Apostle, and therefore provided a bridge between those who knew Christ directly and those who would learn indirectly about Him and His teachings and make the choice to devote their life to His way. 

In an age when everything is so public, St. Peter reminds us of the merits of a hidden life where the glories of man are not sought, but rather the will of God. It’s not for our glory but His that we are put on this earth. All of our responsibilities and duties should be done, not for a love of self, but as a means to glorify God. Whether leading a company or folding laundry, let our mantra be: Jesus, I do this for the love of You!  

My journal entries allow me to understand my perception of the happenings of my world in a particular time and place – what a wonderful opportunity particularly as we journey through the Lenten season and prepare our hearts for the Good News of Easter. I have also been provided with validation for keeping up my journaling over the years and I have no intention of stopping as long as I am able.