"busy is better," "certainty of the future," goal-oriented," "career development" and "answer-ready" are key phrases in our societal air. we hear questions like, "so what are your plans?" and "where are you going to end up?" as if anyone really knows what tomorrow will bring.however, information-gathering is not the most exceptional way of caring. even questions like, "what did the doctor say?" do not always communicate, "i care about you and am walking with you through this." to care for our neighbor, we start by quieting our souls and listening to ourselves and to god. then, we listen to our neighbor, hear their words, and respond gently to them. we will learn and grow as individuals, keeping a perspective that gives both us and others freedom (from societal pressures) that we might live day by day, grow through experiences, breathe deeply and strive toward peaceful living.
