Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to take the whole staircase, just take the first step. — Martin Luther King, Jr.Love this! I have to say, taking the day-by-day—sometimes minute-by-minute—approach has done a lot to center me in the last few weeks.
I chose two disciplines this Lent: to make time for reflection each day and giving up chocolate. Taking things day by day has really helped me feel successful in these endeavors. Forty days without chocolate is a long time. One day without chocolate—doable. (To be sure, some days are easier than others!) Six weeks worth of blogging (on scripture, no less) is a project. One day? That I can handle.
As Lent has progressed, I feel centered in a way I haven't felt in a very long time. I'm finding it easier to focus on other areas of my life that need attention.
I started going to Mass again. I'll admit—I haven't gone every week. But I'm trying not to beat myself up about it. I'm trying not to judge others harshly, or dwell on negativity. I KNOW I haven't been successful in that regard. But I'm working on it. One thing at a time. One step at a time.
By the way, I resisted the urge to quote ’70s TV icon Ann Romano or New Kids on the Block in selecting a title for today's blog.
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