![]() ![]() We often associate happiness with good and sadness with bad. evil makes it sound pretty simple, the ability to distinguish between the two does not always come so easily. Ignatius consulted his motive by questioning which of these spirits was leading him. He broke it down to the presence of both good and evil spirits, or the feelings of “consolation” and “desolation” as he put it, inside of all of us. The notion of discernment goes way back and is actually rooted in a teaching from St. I like to think of it as a more holistic and healthier way of going about making decisions, especially for those of us who struggle in that department. While it is spiritually centered, it is not only decisions concerning religious life that require discernment. Young men discern the priesthood, women discern becoming a religious sister. The word discernment is most often linked to religious life. And yet, I have approached my decisions in this way, constantly questioning and double guessing myself, for as long as I can remember.īecause my future career is a little more important than a choice of shoes, however, I realize that it’s about time I change my approach to decision-making. ![]() I like to take my time, weigh all my options, and ask the opinion of anyone in my vicinity who cares to listen (and sometimes even those who don’t).ĭespite my diligence, I am not always confident or happy with the decisions I make. I have never been very quick on my feet with decisions. ![]() Though we can change our mind over the years, it helps to have some idea of where the next step lies.Īs someone who is months away from finishing my undergrad degree, my palms get sweaty just thinking about it. Whether this question hits the minute you turn 18 or doesn’t sink in until the last semester of senior year, the need to address it eventually is inevitable. The paths differ, but all are guided by the same, frustratingly necessary question: Some head straight from high school to college, while others take gap years or pursue work first. Every young adult faces different challenges as they navigate their shift out of adolescence into adulthood. ![]()
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