Wisdom and Decision Making
When faced with a decision, Fr. Mike recommends we ask four questions: is it a good door? It is an open door? Is it a wise door? Do I want it?
A Little Goes A Long Way
Like Joseph the Dreamer, saving helps us prepare for what’s to come. It is a virtue that recognizes we don’t need everything today and can steward our resources prudently for tomorrow. If we are wise about saving, then we are wise about living. Of course, there are times when we experience our own droughts, where saving might not be ideal or even possible. This should not discourage us from the principle of saving when we can: get a little and save a little. We don’t know what can happen in the future, but we can prepare for it. The key consideration is that a little bit goes a long way.
Movies, Money, & Time
A book recently encouraged me to prioritize the value of time. “An old man said: If you have lost gold or silver, you can find something in replace of what you lost. However, if you lose time, you cannot replace what you lost.” I’m reminded that in economic downturns, we can lose a significant value of our financial investments. Hopefully, it is managed well by someone with a long-term view. But time: that is irreplaceable.