SPRING THEME ARTICLE COMPLIMENTS OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

 

TIME TO PLANT A NEW HABIT

Back when so many of us in this country were farmers, when more of us lived in the country than in cities, we understood in our very bones that spring was the season for planting. Some of us still sense this when the weather warms and the days grow longer. We plant vegetable gardens or create container gardens in our small city spaces. Spring breezes inspire us to dig in the dirt and begin our own little kingdoms of beauty.

Might we apply more broadly this metaphor of planting? Can we allow spring to inspire us to plant habits that can produce good work and well-being later on?

What seeds would you like to plant?

·         More intentional physical activity

·         More cooking from scratch

·         More time with people who are important to you

·         More quiet time for prayers of gratitude

·         More energy on your gifts than on daily trivia

·         More of your talent going outward to help others

·         More giving up what is not important

 

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