starting the journey...

Well, I mistakingly thought that writing a blog would somehow bring me closer to living more happily, peacefully, and meaningfully. It was far too easy to keep putting off writing. I've decided to start a journey of sorts. I am going to pick an inspirational book and blog about my experiences in trying to follow them. The first book I am going to read is called "The Art of Happiness" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D. Now, I am not a Buddhist, in fact, I am a lapsed Catholic. Part of my journey is going to be redefining my faith. I believe in God. I believe in the goodness of people. I have trouble with the rules for life in the confines of the Catholic Church. But maybe, after all of this, it will be the place that I find I belong. Maybe it will bring me to Buddhism. Maybe another religion altogether. My only hope is that I learn to bring more happiness, peace, and meaning to my life and the life of my family.