2012 began with choosing a word to help shape the months to come. I chose commitment. Not being known for my ability to stick with personal projects through the long haul, I wasn't sure how this was going to work out for me. It was a distinct possibility that my energy would flag about three days into the experiment.
To my wonder, awe and amazement I realized that I have indeed managed to make some changes. Thanks to the persistent encouragement from one sister in particular, I have posted every day except one since I began this blog. The day I missed was due to a technological glitch. Much to my surprise people are reading what I write, which also provides motivation to continue.
My faith roots are Christian and in that tradition we have entered the season of Lent, a time of reflection about one's spiritual life. Often people give up things for Lent; chocolate, fast food etc. I am not sure what spiritual value there is in giving up chocolate. For me it is an essential for my well-being. Giving up fast food is indeed a healthy choice, but once again the spiritual value is somewhat hazy. Instead of giving up things, I prefer to adopt a spiritual practice for the six weeks of Lent. Over the years my practices have included; baking bread once a week and giving it away, meditation, walking, and reading a daily devotional.
This year in the spirit of commitment I have decided to write a book as my spiritual practice. It sounds silly as I write it down. But that is what I have decided to do. I realize that writing feeds my spirit and nourishes my connection to the Creator, so write I will. It would be nice if it turned out to be a bestseller or at least be published. If no one ever reads it, so be it. The point is to engage in the practice.
My computer is ready. My desk is cleared. My commitment is intact. Now I just have to decide what the book will be about!
To my wonder, awe and amazement I realized that I have indeed managed to make some changes. Thanks to the persistent encouragement from one sister in particular, I have posted every day except one since I began this blog. The day I missed was due to a technological glitch. Much to my surprise people are reading what I write, which also provides motivation to continue.
My faith roots are Christian and in that tradition we have entered the season of Lent, a time of reflection about one's spiritual life. Often people give up things for Lent; chocolate, fast food etc. I am not sure what spiritual value there is in giving up chocolate. For me it is an essential for my well-being. Giving up fast food is indeed a healthy choice, but once again the spiritual value is somewhat hazy. Instead of giving up things, I prefer to adopt a spiritual practice for the six weeks of Lent. Over the years my practices have included; baking bread once a week and giving it away, meditation, walking, and reading a daily devotional.
This year in the spirit of commitment I have decided to write a book as my spiritual practice. It sounds silly as I write it down. But that is what I have decided to do. I realize that writing feeds my spirit and nourishes my connection to the Creator, so write I will. It would be nice if it turned out to be a bestseller or at least be published. If no one ever reads it, so be it. The point is to engage in the practice.
My computer is ready. My desk is cleared. My commitment is intact. Now I just have to decide what the book will be about!
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