Coffee

I like coffee. I never thought I would, but it has happened. I started drinking the bitter, gross liquid because I was greatly in need of caffeine. I tried to disguise the taste with cream and sugar, but still was not a fan of it. Today though as I brewed an extra pot to get me through homework this evening I realized I really do like the taste (after I add cream and sugar, I still don't drink it black).

I have a hard time explaining some of my choices to people recently. I don't think I've done a complete life style change in the past couple weeks, but my priorities have changed. There are some activities, movies, television shows, and the like that I am cutting out. I've been reading books that make me question every dollar I spend. Is this a necessary purchase? Can I sacrifice this and give the money to someone more in need? These aren't huge changes and some of the things aren't bad themselves. I've just changed what I spend my time doing.
But especially with my friends who don't know that I am discerning, or who don't understand it, I'm at a loss for how to explain why I'm changing my life around.
But today I realized I like coffee. The more you expose yourself to something, the more it impacts your thoughts. I've decided that the books I read and shows I watch need to support my faith. Otherwise I'm risking an eventual undermining of my beliefs and values.

Pax Christi!