Lots come to mind here. I think of Plato’s republic, and the discussion on how exercise is a necessary physical pain to endure so that we can enjoy intelectual clarity and health benefits. I also think of the time in my life when it felt like I had no choice but to relate negatively to pain going on in my physicality. And, that a deeper spirituality seemed fleeting in the face of this caliber of pain. Thanks Mindy.
Thanks for the beautiful sermon. Agreed that the stories of our lives never really fit into neat little boxes. Both really happy for you in everything you have and also sorry that you did experience a lot of hardship along the way.
Lots come to mind here. I think of Plato’s republic, and the discussion on how exercise is a necessary physical pain to endure so that we can enjoy intelectual clarity and health benefits. I also think of the time in my life when it felt like I had no choice but to relate negatively to pain going on in my physicality. And, that a deeper spirituality seemed fleeting in the face of this caliber of pain. Thanks Mindy.
Thanks, Ben. Totally agree that spirituality can't make us immune to pain. I often wish it would!
Thanks for the beautiful sermon. Agreed that the stories of our lives never really fit into neat little boxes. Both really happy for you in everything you have and also sorry that you did experience a lot of hardship along the way.
Thank you! <3