A forewarning that this post is different than my usual. It refers to religion, faith, and the Bible. I am not telling anyone what to believe in this, simply sharing a tradition shared among students and alumnae of my high school. I hope you enjoy it in the positive spirit in which I share it. If you like this post, you may want to visit my blog, Half Full Philosophy, which focuses on seeing the good in everyday life.
Being filled with inner love and joy is a gift. Where is comes from is subject to much debate, but where it goes is a simple enough discussion. Sharing your love with the world is a great gift and as the holiday season envelopes us for many of the world’s religions we can consider how to share our love with others.
My high school religion teacher also happens to be a lifelong family friend so when it comes to learning lessons of faith, love, and charity, I had it coming from all angles. One of the most valuable experiences is something that is a little challenging and slightly intimidating, but results in being a better person.
Krist Kindl is just such a thing and one that can be undertaken by someone of any faith. If you know someone with whom you share a difficult relationship – you know, someone who challenges your patience or who just doesn’t like you, this is an opportunity to try to change that. Continue reading
