We are now in the season of Lent. I have always been told that you must give something up during these 40 days. I always hated this because, much like New Year's resolutions, it just set me up for failure. Since I converted to Catholicism, there are now more Lenten obligations to which I am … Continue reading Do Something
Category: God
Lessons
"Failure is your best teacher." I do not know who said this, but I find it to be true. My growth has come more from my failures than my successes. Lord knows that I have had plenty of failures. Sometimes it takes multiple failures for the lessons to sink in. In my younger days, I … Continue reading Lessons
Divided Together
Us v. Them. It is a tactic used to manipulate us, divide us into “camps” and “tribes,” and create Fear. Those in power divide us into two political parties and use this to garner donations and votes. Some media networks’ entire business model is based upon dividing us. Religion, at least the power structure of … Continue reading Divided Together
My Moral Compass
We all have a moral compass within us that tells us the way we are supposed to live our lives. Sometimes, it is hard to read and we unintentionally go off course. Sometimes, it is easy to read and we knowingly take the wrong path. I have ignored my moral compass more times than I … Continue reading My Moral Compass
Don’t Just “Get Over It”
I find it frustrating when I hear or see the phrase “Get over it.” Not that it is necessarily bad advice in some situations such as moving on from past mistakes. However, most of the time, this phrase is used in a dismissive manner. “Life isn’t fair, get over it.” Really? We just need to … Continue reading Don’t Just “Get Over It”
Stay Present
My spiritual journey involves improving my conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation. My prayer and meditation practices are constantly evolving. Even though I am not perfect or consistent with my practices, I have found that both are changing me for the better. Prayer My former prayer life usually involved me imposing my will … Continue reading Stay Present
