The Importance of Getting In and Staying In Shape - 3
We continue with thoughts about the importance of getting in and staying in shape. We want to connect these thoughts with our preparation for Lent and with our work. As for Lent, it shouldn't just "show up" on Ash Wednesday finding us unprepared; or in today's context "out of shape." So please do think about what sort of discipline you will impose on yourself this Lent. Ideally, do this with some spiritual direction either from a good priest/director (if you can find one) or with the help of solid Catholic spiritual reading. You can see how this connects to getting in shape physically, and how it connects to our work, right? We pursue a solid regimen of exercise to get in and stay in shape. Being in decent physical shape sustains us at work. Work requires time, attention, and effort from mind and body. If our bodies are not at least in decent working order, that effort can often flag. We'll struggle to stay on our game through a long work day (or ni...