I moved into a new apartment over the weekend. I was done with dorm living and jumped on the opportunity to rent a beautiful five-bedroom apartment with three of my friends.
The problem with moving is... packing. I had twice as much stuff as I thought. I'm not talking trash either, I am just talking about those everyday things (dishes, fans, bedding clothes, etc) that we accumulate to help us limp through life.
The Gospel today is quite challenging for packrats. Jesus says to give up "everything" to follow him.
I understand that when Jesus says "everything" he really means "everything." Jesus is asking his disciples to give up their posessions, relationships, desires and plans for the future. But this is a very tall order.
A more contemplative friend once explained to me the importance of detaching yourself from small things, like physical posessions, before attempting to detach from larger things. After looking at my things all packed in boxes... I need to start immediately!
I am leaving to follow Jesus.... should I take my extra coffee pot?
Peace Turtles!
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