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Advent & Philosophy

Today begins the season of Advent in my faith. This is the start of a new year in terms of the liturgical calendar. For me it seems fitting then to attempt to incorporate some new plans and efforts to try to become a better person.

I know that in many ways I am nothing but a bum. I am not worth the many gifts I receive. My family, my friends, my life are all gifts to me, and there are times when these enormous gifts are not appreciated as they should be by me. I hope that through thought during this season, I may learn to complain less about what is not important. I hope to be able to work harder and more successfully in having my family know and feel my love for them. I hope to become a better man, a better husband, a better father, a better son, a better brother. I hope to be able to help my students and my co-workers in their goals and plans.

As a part of my efforts that I am trying to create in me during Advent, I am going to begin an occasional series of philosophical essays that may take the form of fables, debates, and/or opinion papers. These will be in addition to my normal writings, and I hope that you find them challenging and thought provoking.

A life that is about service is how I feel life should be lived for me. Yet, I have been selfish and often do not focus on working on making a mark.... making my time here be beneficial to others.

I am hopeful I can make progress towards that goal... to work harder, to be kinder and more helpful, and to make a difference in life during my time here. I pledge to... to improve.

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