Monday, October 23, 2017

The Whole Deal

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!