Developing Talents

Inspire, not require; you, not them.

I'm probably misquoting this bit of wisdom. It pops into my head when I think about all the great ways my children should or could be spending their time. However, the impression remains that it's time for me to leave my comfort zone as an internet "lurker", and use my writing skills. Maybe I can inspire Samuel to edit his writing before sharing it; maybe Susannah will remember to finish the scarf she started for her sister. But if not, at least I will learn a new skill, and start writing instead of just thinking about writing.

I actually don't know whether I am writing for myself, or anyone else who might come across this page. I spend most of my day surrounded by the people I love most. I cook; I clean; I teach; I pray. But honestly, with the interruptions to my tasks and thoughts, I need a chance to just organize my mind. I look forward to reading great books, learning all the things I never studied in school, relearning some of the things I may have studied and forgot, building talents, and developing character. Having a place to share all these things makes the learning more meaningful to me. Having said this, the end result of this blog is wide open. I don't know how much will be updates on family and personal activities, and how much will be just thinking on paper where the whole world might see.