Disciplines Serve Us

Where does the energy of your life go? To what do you devote your time and attention? Are you trying to perfect your backhand in tennis? Are you hoping to read the complete works of William Shakespeare or of Annie Dillard? Do you want to learn to whip up a mean soufflé? Do you spend hours playing chess or working out in a gym? Do you have endless conversations with your closest friends, always hoping to know them better and to be known yourself in ever deeper ways? Do you have a beauty routine that takes time? . . . (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)