Today has been a very productive day. My list of things to do before college starts is down to the one or two things that are not absolutely necessary. I bought my laptop, was orientated, got my student id and parking permit. My books are almost all purchased and have been arriving at my door. More than that though I'm ready mentally. I feel prepared to take these classes, to meet knew people, to enter a place where I don't know a single soul. That is a really scary thought. I've followed my three older brothers around most of my life. There are very few things I've done in my life that I didn't watch them do first (and some, like touching a snake, that I wouldn't do even after they did!) As big a step as this is, I'm ready.
Now that I'm thinking about all the research, planning, thought and preparation that I went through to get to this point I wonder, "Why don't I put this much effort into the most important area of my life?" I am only this thorough when I'm nervous about a situation. I don't spend time thinking about the best way to pray. Or mentally prepare myself before going to Mass. I research major decisions, but do I pray about them too? Why don't I plan to get to heaven the way I plan to get through college?
So now that this chapter of planning is over, it is time to start planning for heaven.
Pax Christi!
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