In the past I’ve had musings about how well I am leading my life, the things that make me anxious. Through reading and meditation, I have found some thoughts which eased my anxiety(Matt 6:25). Friends have suggested I share them. This blog is not to voice my opinions, seek converts, or convince you of anything. I only seek to share the truth as it is given to me. I dedicate these words to St. Paul, the great evangelist, and pray that he may in some way inspire me, and you, as we go forward
I feel that some may be glancing at this blog from time to time to see what may be of interest. Others may believe that some of these words are mine only, a personal story to be read about me and my thoughts – which too often may appear “heavy or preachy.”
That is not why I write, nor why you should consider reading.
I really don’t believe anything I write is “interesting”. If that is what you seek, there are more fun-filled sites to entertain you. My words are personal sometimes, true, but only insofar as they pertain to answers I have perceived to calm my own anxieties, my worries, my stresses in this life, and I believe my experiences may help calm your fears also. Yes, that is sometimes heavy stuff. “Do Not Be Anxious” IS the title of this blog.
And there are some words I write (or re-present from others) that are not meant for me. I get no great insights from them, yet I believe them important. I feel compelled to write them even as I am sometimes compelled to sneeze. I can’t stop it, and I don’t know why. Perhaps there are some small “germs” in the words that you are meant to catch out of the air.
I spend time most mornings in meditation. Sometimes ten minutes, sometimes an hour. Usually I read some words of The Liturgy of the Hours, Scripture or saintly authors, and my mind ponders. Sometimes I write. It is in that spirit, words to be meditated upon, as I do, that I write this blog.
If you read these words in that serious spirit, asking of God: “Lord, what would you have me do?” and still come away with nothing of value from these words --- then laugh!! At least in that way they will make you feel better. And the laughter will relieve, even if for only a moment, your anxieties. And then the time I spent writing this will have been worth it.
Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander, and malice of every kind. In place of these, be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ. (Eph 4: 29-32)
Short and profound... thank you for all your kind words and insights.
ReplyDeleteMuch is going on in my life of late. Good things, I suspect. I just hung up the phone after fielding yet another request to come speak to a group of people. Me? Speak to others? Last night a religious ed teacher of 7th graders invited me out and bought me dinner. He asked me to come speak to his class. Me? Short of their first names, recently given to me, I don't know these people! How could they possibly think I have anything important to say? I don't understand.
ReplyDeleteBut maybe the answer to that prayer, Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace, doesn't come with explanations.
Not un-coincidently, I'm sure, I came back from that dinner last night and for the first time in perhaps 10 or 15 years I took out the small case and the rosary it held --- the one which had changed to gold for me nearly 25 years ago. I wondered if 7th graders would find that story interesting. And then I turned over the crucifix of the rosary, and read a prayer engraved there. It began: "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace."
And I still don't understand, but will plow ahead as if I do. We're never really MT, for He fills us with His love.