Redemption

Back from mass to begin the starts of Lent were penance, reflection and fasting prepares us for the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. The church uses the word redemption that means to redeem one self of sins and wrong doing. Which brings me to what do I want to redeem myself for it would be my short temper. I need to learn to breath and calm myself before opening my mouth. Which at times lead to words or actions that I regret and would be Ungodly? The Priest said something that stuck with me its only about sacrifice but about doing things that we do not like.

At first I was going to give up yelling and all caffeinated beverages. Giving up yelling should help me to refocus my energy to more positive actions. Think the problem through and be more clear head before acting. It is so easy to say but it is going to take a lot for me not to snap and yell when asking my oldest daughter to clean her room. Tell my youngest to stop whining because she can not get her way. I am giving up caffeine because I have been leaning on tea and soda to help calm me down. It is not a good idea to become addicted for my day to go smoothly.

I have decide yes all caffeine and chocolate I so love chocolate yum. That is gone for the next 45 days. Bring in my stash of chocolate into work. I will be working on my listening skills since I was told by an eleven year old that I do not do it well. That along with not yelling should improve me and make me closer to God. I would like to add some mediation in the morning to start my day I end my day on reflection and prayer. I hope to come out of these six weeks of redeeming myself as a better calmer person.

Reference

Retrieved Catholic Online, March 9, 2011, Ash Wednesday, http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/ashwed.php