Lenten Sacrifices and Devotion/Happiness
Since I had some issues yesterday and couldn't post my thoughts for the day, so today I am going to play catch-up. I have two topics as seen above. They're probably going to be a tad short today but anyways. . . Let's get started!
Lenten sacrifices. I honestly believe people dont' take this seriously anymore. I'll be honest, in the past, I didn't either. But this year I'm trying really hard to make a difference. Somebody (i'm being dead serious here) was debating over whether or not to give up their straightener. Talk about sacrifice! (obvious sarcasm!) The purpose of Lent isn't to give up something trivial. It's to find a deeper wealth of love for our God.
So this year for Lent, I'm going to actually try to fast. I want to really learn what all that stuff is about and see if I can figure out the imporance in it. I'm curious. Also, through this daily reflection, I want to grow and develop as a spiritual being.
Next topic! This question came from the wonderful Jesse :) Hopefully I can answer it well. The question is: Why are people so happy being devoted to certain things? What is it about the object/thing/person/etc. that creates happiness in the other through devotion? I just worded that weird but I'll do my best to try and answer!
Well, it all varies on the situation of course. Depending on what the devotion is given to. But I think the reason that one can find happiness through that is because you have something to focus on. Devotion actually means earnest attachment or profound dedication. Being able to put your time and energy into something, especially if it turns out to be productive, can be a very enriching and postive experience. Thus, it will generate joy and happiness!
That was probably a very terrible answer, so I apologize.
Much love and hugs,
Sam
I'm glad you have a serious outlook on God and Spirituality. And I like your answer to the question. I myself could not have come up with such an eloquent, reasonable answer. :) <3
ReplyDeleteI read the hair straightener thing, too. *face palm* I made two decisions: spend time that I would have used for artwork or music to do something productive in my world: working at the Community Kitchen and spending more time writing petitions for Amnesty and Greenpeace. And also, a 40 day journey to learn to love myself. Or at least to stop tearing myself to pieces. Thirteen days in and I find it's the hardest task I've undertaken.
ReplyDeleteWhere ever did you find such faith in God and yourself?