Turn Left!

"The best way to navigate through life is to give up all of our controls." ~
Gerald Jampolsky

Today was a Chemin Neuf Community Day where we looked at discernment and decision-making. I was the facilitator of a small group and in my sharing I said I am beginning to think of God as a GPS voice: “Turn left at the next intersection. Turn left now. Turn left! Left! Now!! LEFT! Sigh…alright then, fine, turn right at the next intersection instead.”

Sometimes I wonder if we really hear God and even if we do, do we pay attention to that voice or decide that we know a better way? I found the sharing today helpful and affirming about how I have made major life decisions. With the tools of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius it is definitely easier but at the same time, we know that the Deceiver can still muddy the waters of good discernment.

I enjoyed today, and even did some teaching on the Examen and Contemplation, which I think went well. I did not feel very prepared but had decided to turn left at the next intersection when I heard the instructions the first time and I think things went pretty well.

Peace,

Suzanne