Two Lists

A guy I really respect recently posted on his blog two lists: 1) Things that stir his affection for God, his family, and life in general and 2) Things that actually take him away from those things. I decided to make similar lists on this blog. I'd love to hear other people's lists, too.

List One: Things that stir my affection for God, Marc, and life in general

(in no particular order)

1. Praying with Marc before we go to sleep

2. Working out and eating healthy

3. Talking to my close friends, who are currently scattered in many places

4. Making new friends, particularly with people who seem to be on the fringes

5. Music of many kinds. Singing.

6. Listening to people teach online

7. Reading God's word by myself or with other people

8. Writing

List Two: Things that take my energy away from love for God, Marc, and life

1. Spending too much time online

2. Spending too much time sleeping

3. Refusing to branch out and take risks in new relationships

4. Complaining and being around people who are complaining

5. Not getting enough alone time to recharge (I break down pretty fast if I don't have time by myself)

I'm sure I could think of more things to add to both lists, but this is my first draft. :)

The idea behind this: This is arguably the most free time I've ever had. I get to decide to do with each day, which is an enormous gift and responsibility. I want to be aware of these two lists so I can spend my time doing the first, and try to avoid the second.