The post-Easter crash ... what to do, what to do. The disciples apparently had the same problems in the wake of loosing their Teacher and finding Him again. Open to the Holy Ghost, letting the Word of God fill them, it was up to each one of them to 'do' something with this new Way.
Selling my property and equally distributing it? Giving up material comfort and security and its anxieties in exchange for a simpler life? Perhaps not as radical a change, but still i must consider how to combine the Way with the life i now live.
Some things might have to be let go or left behind. A simpler life with less 'stuff' could ease stress, such as around theft, insurance and damage. Another job? Another best friend? All significant changes needed to clear the air of mist and cloud, that the road be made visible. Ones motivation is important; examine this before burning any bridges. However, the chief argument for doing nothing is fear: fear of loss, fear of change, fear of the future, fear of failure, etc. And the funny thing is, the Christ has come to tell us to fear nothing! Light cuts through any darkness. Love conquers all.
How to maintain the momentum of Lent and Easter in my daily worship? That's the key, me thinks. Daily, that is every day giving it more than just a passing consideration. Of course the big things in life should get ample consideration, but it's the little things, the words, the thoughts, the routine actions that will trip me up, again and again and again.
An epiphany on the road like St. Paul is not something i expect. The bliss of Christ's appearance to ease my personal doubts as he did for St. Thomas, is not likely. What can i do for Christ now? Come closer. Remember what is important. Change. Make an effort that counts here and now in this material world. Be love in His name.
What to do?
Lots.
Deo gratias.
Selling my property and equally distributing it? Giving up material comfort and security and its anxieties in exchange for a simpler life? Perhaps not as radical a change, but still i must consider how to combine the Way with the life i now live.
Some things might have to be let go or left behind. A simpler life with less 'stuff' could ease stress, such as around theft, insurance and damage. Another job? Another best friend? All significant changes needed to clear the air of mist and cloud, that the road be made visible. Ones motivation is important; examine this before burning any bridges. However, the chief argument for doing nothing is fear: fear of loss, fear of change, fear of the future, fear of failure, etc. And the funny thing is, the Christ has come to tell us to fear nothing! Light cuts through any darkness. Love conquers all.
How to maintain the momentum of Lent and Easter in my daily worship? That's the key, me thinks. Daily, that is every day giving it more than just a passing consideration. Of course the big things in life should get ample consideration, but it's the little things, the words, the thoughts, the routine actions that will trip me up, again and again and again.
An epiphany on the road like St. Paul is not something i expect. The bliss of Christ's appearance to ease my personal doubts as he did for St. Thomas, is not likely. What can i do for Christ now? Come closer. Remember what is important. Change. Make an effort that counts here and now in this material world. Be love in His name.
What to do?
Lots.
Deo gratias.
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