There is a book that influenced a generation, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” by Robert Pirsig. The book was neither about Zen or motorcycles. In it Pirsig said, “The real motorcycle you’re working on is yourself.”
Today I’m thinking about working on practical things. Your (and my) daily life. Last week I was swamped with meetings and took little time for myself. Whose fault was that? Mine, of course. Why? Because I booked a schedule that did not include time for me and my spiritual development.
When that happens, you can lose balance and perspective in life. For me as a reporter and writer, that can be dangerous.
The solution is to schedule my time—in my calendar application—not only with appointments with others but also appointments for myself. This is also good to assure time with spouse, time with kids, time to pray, time for service. “Hey, can you…?” “No, I’mm busy.”
Now, if I could only do as I say 😉
Faith Venture 
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