Artificial Intelligence and God
My life is hectic. I have too much on my plate. My son tells me I have the attention span of a goldfish, and he is right. There are simply not enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to get done.
I listen to daily mass in the car, complete Hallow routines while getting ready for work, and pray the rosary while waiting for the traffic light to change. I am always looking to be more productive, more efficient, and do more with less. Naturally, when it came to writing this blog I turned to ChatGPT. I wish I could say I paused, took a deep breath and asked the Holy Spirit for inspiration, but no, I was at a busy airport, sitting outside a Starbucks waiting for my flight to board when I logged into ChatGPT and typed “how to find inspiration to write about your spiritual journey.” Here is what ChatGPT told me:
“Ask yourself: What crisis or question led me to seek something deeper? Was there a turning point, insight, or practice that changed me?”
OK ChatGPT, I’ll take it from here.
I certainly can write about how crises or turning points have gotten me closer to God. I have plenty to write about “seeking something deeper.” Yet my searching ChatGPT and finding content, made me realize that we all have a spiritual journey, and we all have a relationship with God. Perhaps more importantly, you don’t need an elevated, saint-like experience to keep God close. You can do so from your hectic, confusing, chaotic life, like mine, or from wherever you are in your life.
I pray to God to find me a parking spot, and for my kids’ health. I talk to God on the treadmill, during a boring Zoom call, and even while watching TV. I ask God for help on the most mundane and shallow things, and for very grave concerns that keep me up at night, because when God is part of your life, he is part of everything.
Looking for spiritual inspiration in ChatGPT might not be the most orthodox thing, but that’s where I am in my life, and God meets you where you are. Whether it is a turning point that redefines your life, or a busy airport at five o’clock in the morning, look for him, seek him out, use whatever you have at your disposal to find him. He will be there. Even in ChatGPT!
Maria Eugenia was born in Caracas, Venezuela, the oldest of four siblings. She lives in Bolton, Massachusetts with Alex, her husband of 22 years, and Rocky, their 2-year old French Bulldog. Alex and Maria Eugenia are parents to twin boys Carlos and Luis, 18, both college Juniors. Maria Eugenia was raised in a Catholic family, though her Catholic faith had not always been present in her life. Maria Eugenia was inspired by Christina’s journey and by the beautiful way in which her parents and close friends choose to maintain her legacy. Christina’s faith has reframed her perspective of life and has given her a newfound source of strength and purpose.
