read, reflect, respond, and rest.

It doesn’t matter how many books you’ve read, how many lectures you’ve attended or how long you’ve been in therapy. If you don’t have a daily prayer and meditation practice, you’re not furthering your faith. Start by asking yourself the question, “Did I pray and meditate today?” It’s not about what you did yesterday or what you plan to do tomorrow.

One of the best ways to step back and get a more balanced, less worldly perspective on matters is through the Disciplines of silence and solitude.