Real life is filled with many things...faith...relationships...school...love...future...all the concerns, cares and joys we feel every day. It takes a lot of energy to keep them all in balance.
But real life isn't just about juggling those different pieces on a daily basis. It's about connecting them in a way that makes sense...helping us get up in the morning, guiding our daily decisions, and grounding us in the things that matter so we feel whole.
Real Life is a project that aims to give students and faculty the chance to talk together about how to connect all the parts of our lives in a meaningful way. Based in the Center for Spirituality, Real Life takes the ancient, rich idea of vocation, or calling, and brings it into the 21st century. Small groups of students and faculty will have conversations over dinner about life, how to keep it balanced, and how to keep it meaningful while fulfilling their calling. In the words of Fredrick Buechner, we'll work together to find "the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet."
If you are a sophomore or junior and are interested in the Real Life Project, we encourage you to apply. The project begins in the fall semester and has four meeting dates (over dinner). You may download the brochure and application here, or stop by the Center for Spirituality, 118 Spes Unica Hall. For more information, contact Michelle Egan at mlegan@saintmarys.edu. Applications are due by Wednesday, September 2.
The Real Life Project is a part of Saint Mary's Cross Currents Program. Cross Currents is an enhanced advising program focusing on helping students better understand themselves by exploring four critical questions: who am I, what is my passion, to what am I called, and how can I make a positive difference in the world.
