4. Values, Time, Adapt

The lessons I've been learning are so important, and I want to continue to deepen my understanding until I learn them in full.
An important time of learning for me was while I was creating my core value statements. These seem to be things that I have always believed and known to be right, but it means even more when being specific and direct about it. As I shared in my essay, it is my belief that all virtues are integral and interdependent, and that the application of one virtue will naturally increase the presence of all other virtues. Virtues and principles of truth do not compete against each other, but rely upon one another to draw him who lives them towards God in every aspect. No virtue can exist in isolation, for one cannot cleave to one principle of truth and reject another and remain true, and that virtue will become a vice.

This week has been difficult for me as I try to adjust to juggling more responsibilities than I am accustomed to. I expect this to be a common theme in my life, and so I 'm tying not to complain about it. Still, in order to overcome challenges, I need to acknowledge the obstacles that need overcoming and be honest about how I feel about it. If, when I express my feelings, it turns out that my attitude needs elevating, I will. 

There is a constant time crunch, wherein I feel like there's not enough time in the day to get anything done effectively. I need to learn to read faster and write faster in order to get assignments done on time. The biggest challenge is not having enough time to ponder and meditate and think deeply about the important lessons and principles presented to me in this course, and I often get overwhelmed. The schedule at home is also so full that there is little to no wiggle room, and if one unexpected thing happens that is urgent, it puts be behind and I have to stay up late to get everything done, which affects the next day as well. It's easy to get burned out, and with frequent burnouts, it's easy to become discouraged. 

Another valuable piece of advice that I plan to incorporate into my life are from Launching Leaders, the concept of financial fitness. I will be setting up new additional savings accounts and being better at sticking to a budget. If only I didn't have to keep adjusting the budget so frequently due to the economic rollercoaster, inflation, and freefall we seem to be entering. In spite of the uncertainties, I do still believe that I will be successful in my endeavors, and I will continue to make the needed adaptations.