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Flourishing & Acedia
Feb 9, 2024
Rootedness and flourishing are essential for personal growth, but acedia poses a threat. Acedia is a form of spiritual sluggishness that hinders engagement in the life of God. To combat acedia, we must take small actions and do things we don't feel like doing. Lent serves as a boot camp for goal setting and emphasizes the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Despite adversity, we find hope and perseverance by embracing uncertainty and finding goodness in dark times.
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- Flourishing requires good roots in good soil, and acedia poses the biggest threat to thriving.
- Acedia is a state of spiritual sloth and apathy that hinders growth and prevents individuals from achieving good things.
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The Gift of Lent and the Misconceptions Surrounding It
Lent is often seen as a difficult time of fasting and sacrifice, but the speaker shares a different perspective. They view Lent as a gift, just like Advent or Christmas or Easter, and emphasize that it is not a tool for personal accomplishments or goal setting. Lent is a season for personal growth and spiritual development. The speaker encourages listeners to embrace the season by cultivating rootedness and flourishing in their lives.
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