February: On Life

February 5

Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from Dorothy West's short story "The Richer, The Poorer."

In your brief lifetime, and with your limited perspective, there is just so much that you do not know and will never know. That’s a good thing. We weren’t meant to process and retain infinite knowledge. 

But to live is to learn, and to learn is to live. You need to learn. It’s good for you. It’s what humans do. We get curious about something, and we learn about it.

We also need to be selective about what we learn.

What is worthwhile learning to you? What good will you do in the world with that knowledge?

• Reflection title: All I Know Is That I Don’t Know
• Creative inspiration: Dorothy West, "The Richer, The Poorer"
• Reflection Question: What will I learn today that will bring joy to my life and/or do good in the world?