Captain's Log - Chapter 23
Weather - Office 'cool'
Mood - Lazy
TGIF
Hope I do not fall into the trap of giving my Friday updates the title TGIF week in and out. It's been some time since my last log, and I am not ashamed to say that I have been lazy. YOu must be wondering how can an enlightened person be lazy of all things. Well, the reality is that the buzz from having your fundamentals shifted lasts, well, about 48hrs, thereafter, the daily grind and routine will get at you. However, one should not use the excuse of daily life to obstruct one's goal towards being a better and spiritual person. Who says that becoming a better person is a simple thing. Trust me, you will face daily struggles just to uphold the newfound principles.
Of late, I am beginning to be a better person. Well, that's from my perspective. It was more faith that has brought about this subtle and slow change in me. Recently, a group of my colleagues have started studying the Bible together. Being a born Catholic, my knowledge of Christ and the Catholic Church is limited as I guess I was never that interested in finding out more. Age has definitely made me a wiser person. I have now found new meaning in God's Word, and interest in my faith has grown steadily since. I have bought myself a little book on the Catholic faith and have since delighted in learning more about a religion that has been with me since I was born in 1974.
Church-going has never been one of my strong points in life. When I was young, I went to church simply because my parents went. As I grew older, my attendance at the church dwindled till it became a once a year affair during Christmas. For some years, I even missed that one mass. I have been what most priests would call a "part-time" Catholic, those who attend church in a highly seasonal manner. However, I felt really good when I went to mass last week. It was like making a reacquaintance with God. I listened more attentively to the readings more than ever in any point in my life. It was also a first when I did not felt sleepy during the sermon. It felt good to be awake and listening! I will try to attend church as often as possible. While once awhile I might still stray and be lazy, I will definitely do my best and listent o God's Word.
