What Are We Settling For?
https://ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2021/03/05/cornerstone/ Throughout life we are told not to settle. When we face a challenging moment in our lives, we are told to keep moving forward or choose another path that better serves us. Yet, many of us have been forced to settle in numerous aspects of our lives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals have lost jobs, been forced to work and study from home, have lost close family members and friends, and have faced other challenging situations in which they had no control. Plans have been pushed aside. Dreams seem far out of reach or are placed on hiatus for an uncertain amount of time. For the time being, we just have to settle with what we have. Friday’s reflection from the ISN focuses on feelings of rejection and moments when we feel like we are missing out on what God and others have to offer us. It is in these moments of rejection, though, that are actually a great opportuni...