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Maxim Week 34

Susan

Be awake, and be attentive. Be fully present where you are—wakefulness, watchfulness, attentiveness.

Fr. Thomas Hopko

This is a greatly important Maxim. I think one of the most important. We often live in the past or the future. Rarely in the moment.

I am currently reading a book called “Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life” by Nicole M. Roccas. It is by far one of the best books I have ever read in my life. I hope to talk about this book a whole lot more in the weeks to come. One chapter is called, “What is the Present Moment?” Her last 2 sentences of this chapter say,

We become so focused on getting to the next big thing that we overlook the time we are given to actually be where we’re supposed to be on this earthly journey. If we cannot learn to dwell in the seeming emptiness of the present, we will never encounter its fullness.

Nicole M. Roccas

This is what I believe Fr. Thomas Hopko would say as well.

Let us learn to live in the moment…today.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew 6:33-34

Published by Susan

I am an Orthodox Christian, a deacon’s wife, a mother, and an aspiring Kindler of Joy. I believe I’ve begun to understand (finally), by the grace of God, where we can begin to find happiness. True happiness. My heart longs for a deeper connection to those around me and to creation. I want to feel joy not only in myself but to see it on the face of people I love and those that God brings my way. Thus, begins my journey to become a Kindler of Joy. It is a journey, a path of learning and growing. So I’ve created my blog as a reminder to myself, daily, to open my eyes and find the beauty and joy around me. I long to share this joy, to spread this joy and to inspire others to become Kindlers of Joy. When we kindle joy in others we spread a light throughout this dark world. A light that is desperately needed. Won't you join me in spreading this light, this joy?

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