Discernment

Here we are on the edge of summer--with a chance to reflect before plunging into a new season.

Living with a the joy of vocation means living our deepest values. Vocation doesn't just happen; it requires ongoing discernment. You can begin by pausing whenever you've finished a task to ask whether you feel:
--a sense of accomplishment
--or just relief.

The answer can light your way to wiser choices and greater joy in life.

New Beginnings

Yesterday on campus I met Juan Gonzalez, who's in the US Air Force, stationed in Colorado. He'll be retiring soon, and is reading Your Personal Renaissance, finishing his master's degree, and planning for the next season of life. I was heartened and inspired by our discussion. May we all embrace life's new seasons with joy, courage, and faith in new possibilities.

Today's challenging job market offers us an unexpected opportunity

Check out
>my new OPED about hope for new graduates--picked up nationally.

I'm excited about the new edition of Your Personal Renaissance in Spanish: Tu Renacimiento Personal, published by Ediciones Urano in Barcelona.

Muchas gracias, amigos, for this beautiful edition, available in summer 2010.