Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Feelings
Whenever I am spiritually unfit, ignoring my inner spirit, I find certain feelings take center stage, and other feelings take a back seat at best. I find that I lack the ability to feel compassion for the pain of another person. I am self-focused. I feel more judgmental, irritable, cynical and frightened, though I often don't even know I am frightened. Fear disguises itself in discontent and anxiety. Simply put, when I pray, I can love others better and be generally more helpful. For Lent, I am trying to be more helpful each day. One helpful act each day is not too high a bar. Well, I have my moments when the bar seems like Everest. Growing up is hard!
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When I am treated with disrespect, with passive aggressive behavior, I withdraw and question why they think I am stupid. I find it so hard to be open and joyful when I am protecting my feelings. Being loving seems in denial. I will move slowly but, just a little openly. I'd like you to comment .
ReplyDeleteBodily protection aside, being loving when others have not earned it or are acting badly toward us, is what changes our lives. It is love as a decision not so much an emotion.
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