Joy & Love
(( I am glad I live in a world of Octobers ))
-I choose joy-
// Joy, noun: a feeling of great happiness or pleasure //
The first days of the month are always filled with anticipation and joy for me. Its a new start, a new beginning and a new transition. It was also the feast day of a saint that is near and dear to my heart- St. Therese of Lisieux. She lived a love for the Lord that was so inspiring, putting beauty in the little struggles that we face and proclaiming to the Lord that she loved Him. She performed the tasks she least desired and worked with people that she wasn't necessarily fond of. Her passion for being a servant for Christ inspired me to live with joy yesterday and everyday. So, I found happiness in the little things, from the transformation into fall to all the laughter on campus. I also found joy in the big things, such as unplanned deep chats with my floor mates or the beauty of sitting before Christ in adoration. But my joy from yesterday didn't end at midnight last night. My joy flowed into today, drowning every action I performed, every word I spoke, every inch of my being was completely drenched in this joy from Christ. My challenge for myself this month is to not loose that joy when it gets rough ((especially during mid term week))
-I choose love-
// Love, noun: an intense feeling of deep affection //
Thursdays are one of my favorite days of the week; the worst is over and the best ((the weekend)) is to come. Today was filled with many small trials and struggles, from accidentally turning off my alarm clock rather than snoozing and missing morning mass to worrying about how I am paying for college. But through all these obstacles, I sought moments to love. Moments to love friends, strangers, nature, God, and myself. Instead of rushing out after class, I stayed back to have conversation with friends and build our relationships; I held the door open for strangers coming in after me and smiled at the cafeteria workers. Walking around campus, I caught myself before scrolling through social media to enjoy the beauty of nature around me. I found so many opportunities to love God today, such as the opportunity to study abroad in Austria next semester or just sitting in His loving embrace in all my stress. I woke up to a new day to praise Him, fill my lungs with air and proclaim His great name. Finally, I choose to love myself today. I felt very out of place today because I dress different than many people on campus, I formulate sentences differently and I am passionate about random things not everyone understands. Even though this was a mental barrier, I saw the beauty in my uniqueness and told myself that it doesn't matter how others percieve me. After a short inspirational phone call from my mom, this became true to me. I am loved, YOU are loved. Love is an emotion that is difficult for me to put words to, but this month I want to give more love so that others can experience the beauty this life has to offer. As the Beatles say "All you need is love".
31 Little Things
// October 1 & 2 \\
// Joy, noun: a feeling of great happiness or pleasure //
The first days of the month are always filled with anticipation and joy for me. Its a new start, a new beginning and a new transition. It was also the feast day of a saint that is near and dear to my heart- St. Therese of Lisieux. She lived a love for the Lord that was so inspiring, putting beauty in the little struggles that we face and proclaiming to the Lord that she loved Him. She performed the tasks she least desired and worked with people that she wasn't necessarily fond of. Her passion for being a servant for Christ inspired me to live with joy yesterday and everyday. So, I found happiness in the little things, from the transformation into fall to all the laughter on campus. I also found joy in the big things, such as unplanned deep chats with my floor mates or the beauty of sitting before Christ in adoration. But my joy from yesterday didn't end at midnight last night. My joy flowed into today, drowning every action I performed, every word I spoke, every inch of my being was completely drenched in this joy from Christ. My challenge for myself this month is to not loose that joy when it gets rough ((especially during mid term week))
-I choose love-
// Love, noun: an intense feeling of deep affection //
Thursdays are one of my favorite days of the week; the worst is over and the best ((the weekend)) is to come. Today was filled with many small trials and struggles, from accidentally turning off my alarm clock rather than snoozing and missing morning mass to worrying about how I am paying for college. But through all these obstacles, I sought moments to love. Moments to love friends, strangers, nature, God, and myself. Instead of rushing out after class, I stayed back to have conversation with friends and build our relationships; I held the door open for strangers coming in after me and smiled at the cafeteria workers. Walking around campus, I caught myself before scrolling through social media to enjoy the beauty of nature around me. I found so many opportunities to love God today, such as the opportunity to study abroad in Austria next semester or just sitting in His loving embrace in all my stress. I woke up to a new day to praise Him, fill my lungs with air and proclaim His great name. Finally, I choose to love myself today. I felt very out of place today because I dress different than many people on campus, I formulate sentences differently and I am passionate about random things not everyone understands. Even though this was a mental barrier, I saw the beauty in my uniqueness and told myself that it doesn't matter how others percieve me. After a short inspirational phone call from my mom, this became true to me. I am loved, YOU are loved. Love is an emotion that is difficult for me to put words to, but this month I want to give more love so that others can experience the beauty this life has to offer. As the Beatles say "All you need is love".
31 Little Things
// October 1 & 2 \\
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