The First 20 Days

I have survived the first 20 days without a book purchase, but plagued by much temptation. The most difficult things to resist are used books and garage sales.

Some reflections so far...

I have discovered in the process is that this consistent "saying 'No'" is actually a very good and freeing thing. I imagine that many of us are not schooled in the practice of renunciation.

I have been awakened to how many books I already have been blessed with and yet have not read.

I have been moved to thankfulness for having such an outstanding library so close by.

I have been forced to be creative, like borrowing a book on liturgy from a friend when I couldn't get it through the library--thanks, Brian!

Now, just 345 more days to go...