on idealism
It seems to me the real problem with the idealist is that he or she is more in love with ideals than with people and the Church.
The problem with disillusionment is that you will lose your way just trying to get by and not mess things up too much. Don't misunderstand me. This latter response is not totally bad. Young adults must face life and experience their hard knocks like everyone else. Middle aged adults tend to still think that they can get it right if they only have the "perfect storm" come along. By this stage of life I just want to love God and love my neighbor and remain a truly faithful follower of Christ.
I am convinced that only idealists engage in renewal and reformation work like my own. Thus I have not lost my idealism entirely and hope I never do. I have just learned that my dreams are not what this is all about. Being in love with the idea of renewal and community is not the same thing as actually loving people and the Church.
mmm
The problem with disillusionment is that you will lose your way just trying to get by and not mess things up too much. Don't misunderstand me. This latter response is not totally bad. Young adults must face life and experience their hard knocks like everyone else. Middle aged adults tend to still think that they can get it right if they only have the "perfect storm" come along. By this stage of life I just want to love God and love my neighbor and remain a truly faithful follower of Christ.
I am convinced that only idealists engage in renewal and reformation work like my own. Thus I have not lost my idealism entirely and hope I never do. I have just learned that my dreams are not what this is all about. Being in love with the idea of renewal and community is not the same thing as actually loving people and the Church.
mmm
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