As a young, lay Catholic, I’m currently aspiring to what it
means to feeling “whole” and thriving.
This is part of the call to holiness.
What do I mean by “whole?” I’m
thinking about the times I have been a workaholic (even in ministry) and never
taken a break for rest and leisure.
After all, being a former religious in formation, was not being
spiritual being “leisurely?” Yes and
no. For example, praying may mean
resting in the heart of God, but it does not involve laughing and socializing
with friends. You see what I mean? We need to be well-rounded emotionally,
mentally, spiritually, and physically.
This sense of balance is healthy not just for the mind, but for the
soul. We can do all these practices with
God (I’m not saying we have to take a break from God). It’s about embracing and thriving in a healthy, human way. This will prevent mental burnout from
whatever it is we are doing (however much we may love it), as well as promote a
sense of endurance and of thriving in what you love. God be Ever Praised!
