Postcards From J

Growing up as a child and as a teenager, I always had a strong sense of my religious obligations. I was an active participant in church services, attended Catechism class with much enthusiasm, took initiative with organizing programmes for others, and in general, was considered a "good girl". While I didn't exactly turn out to be "bad" in any way, my spiritual connection with the Almighty has been on a massive decline since a few years now. Make no mistake though. I still believe in God. Or rather in the idea of "God" - someone out there who's all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful and who we can turn to in life's joyous and sorrowful moments. What I've experienced in the last few years though is a sense of discontent, a disconnect from that omniscient force. And it's only because I started questioning what happened/happens around me; why we blindly follow certain rituals, why we are so concerned with getting others converted to our bel...

A new month has already begun. What will it bring? An Easter blessing? Promise of a new beginning? Whatever it may bring, I pray for strength to fight my inner demons. Renewed hope so I may love again and live again. And for nerves of steel to overcome any challenges life may throw my way.  Add to it the 'serenity prayer' which I've always loved:  "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,  courage to change the things I can,  and wisdom to know the difference."