We Christians, especially the Orthodox, are regularly reminded that we live in a world of distraction that leads us from the one thing needful, the one thing that should preoccupy us. It's easy to forget during the hustle and bustle of the day when we are taught that we are mere cattle and our only concern is shelter, food, and cognitive stimulation. We are so much more than this. In our hustles to succeed in life, to get the next promotion, the house, the experience of whatever type, something or Someone is tugging at our heart, trying to get our attention so that we can re-orient to our true spiritual home.
This planner was created to help you respond to that tugging in a consistent way. It was designed to develop habits that support not only success in your struggle to place food on your table, but also to help you develop a routine that will allow you to incorporate spiritual practices that help you draw nearer to God. The Saint Benedict of Nursia Rule for Monastics is well known for its adaptability to single life, married life and family life. This rule actually helped shape the prayer life of Western civilization. The Secret Life of Prayer planner is inspired by this ancient way of living. The Ancient Work and Pray regimen of the hours of the Church is there to anchor your day, just as it anchored monks and families over centuries.
We start slow here. Every month, one of the twelve steps to humility is quoted so that you can take 30 days to reflect on that quote and allow it to influence your life. Humility is the secret to change. There are three time frames you can use to learn new habits that support spiritual, educational and work goals by meditating on one of the twelve steps to humility.
Practical and Faith-based resources and content help you to dig deeper, to work more efficiently, and to prioritize the one thing needful.
A little bit about the authour.
I suffer from executive function disorder, and anxiety, and I struggle to follow through. I find that my planner is like a mirror, letting me know when I'm on track and showing me not only that I veerd off course, but when. I can often cross-reference my journaling and determine how to get back on course.
Nonetheless, this is just a tool, and it is designed to support the sacramental life in the Church and at home.
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