Sarah147 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Hello, I've got a good question for you all: When your head hits the pillow at night, and you look over the day, what about your day makes you feel "ahhh... I'm happy with this day. I feel fullfilled and joyful."? What about your day/your life...what activities.....interactions.....relationships....views......relationship with God....what about the way you handled/lived the day.....? And as the years pass, what is it about how you lived them that makes your life fullfilling? God bless you! Please do be insightful and explain! Edited February 15, 2011 by JoyfulLife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 my husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Do you care to explain what it is about your husband that makes your day fullfilling? Is it having a loving parter to share your joys, sorrows, issues, etc. with? Maybe he brings you a lot of love, support, laughter, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 All of the above, honestly. I don't think I can put into words everything about him that brings me a sense of fulfillment for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 1. Mass. 'nough said. 2. My kids. Every smile and giggle is the joy of my life. Every tear I can wipe away makes me feel fulfilled as a daddy. When they just want me to rock them to sleep there is no better feeling in the world. 3. My wife. Her love, support, forgiveness (and as a man, I need a lot of that), and companionship. 4. Any time the Lord uses me in my work at the parish. Just the fact that God would use me, a pathetic excuse for a Christian, to bring hope, understanding, and healing to others makes everything worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Daily Mass and prayer are the core of my days... I can notice a huge difference between the days that I go to daily Mass and make a real effort at prayer and the days that I don't make it to Mass or don't pray well (meaning I pray little or not at all). I find during those days that I miss Mass and/or prayer, I sin more-- both in seriousness and in quantity. Centering my day on Jesus and focusing on growing in charity helps me to act virtuously. Also, having a full and productive day at work/whatever else I'm doing. If I have little to do at work, if I do nothing around the house on my days off, if I don't actively fulfill my duties, I feel as though I have wasted the day God gave to me. I [i]need[/i] to accomplish [i]something[/i] during each day. Honestly... I think those are the only two things that make me feel as though I did well at the end of the day. Daily Mass/Prayer and accomplishing my duties for the day (and doing so with an aim towards perfect virtue). For example, this morning was the make or break for my day... I was tired and wanted to sleep for another hour instead of going to Mass. I knew, from experience, that I would feel guilty if I took that extra hour (I hadn't stayed up late or anything) and that the rest of my day would be filled with the "easier" of choices. And, frankly, I didn't [i]want[/i] to go to Mass. I had no desire whatsoever to go. But, I dressed myself, made an act of love, and drove myself to Mass. I knew it was good for me on many different levels. And I can go home tonight and give thanks to the Lord for the grace to overcome that obstacle this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 These are beautiful explanations you all! Please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Daily Mass allows me to be fulfilled in every day, regardless of what that day holds for me. Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, time in adoration, the rosary all help me get through whatever my day holds for me, but without receiving the Holy Eucharist, I don't feel like I have received all that the Lord wants to give me each day. My work day is scheduled around my Mass and thanks to my sweet Lord, I can do that. One day a week I usually have to miss Mass and that is always the longest day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I like this idea but I'm so tired, I don't think I can respond adequately now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I feel fulfilled when I realize God has used me as an instrument of His will - if I've been in the right place at the right time to answer a question, help someone out, solve a problem - that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Improving spiritually, mentally, and physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Today I was just grateful to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 1. Prayer. 2. Providing for my family. 3. Praying about providing for my family. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ever since I left the convent, I've struggled to feel fulfilled with my life... but I by the Grace of God, I think I'm finally "getting it..." ....God is madly in love with us....(and that includes me...!) ...all this time, He's been in control, directing me in what I felt was a maze of confusion, and bringing me to rest in His Wounds... ...all the twists and turns, sorrows, tragedies.... somehow all of it has opened up doors to a greater happiness and joy that can only come from HIM... I know I've mentioned this before, but once, I prayed in front of the Blessed Sacrament, while staring at a life-sized Crucifix...I was feeling the weight of all I have lost in the last 6 years of my life, and the weight of my vices, my sins, my confusion and numbness....and I totally lost it, surrendered tears and cried out to Him, "Lord can't you see me wounded and broken?" ...and I heard a distinct and gentle "voice" speak to my heart... "Show me your wounds and I will show you MINE." i've been paying too much attention on myself, and losing focus on God. I was having a pity party for one.... i wake up every day now, not wishing I was dead and feeling sorry for myself, but instead hoping to use every moment, grab every opportunity to please my Sweet Lord... I once prayed in teh convent, that He would give me the grace to live teh two greatest commandments, and sure enuff, something that formed and forged me in the convent, was a love i had only ever received from my mom, that of unconditional love...it permeated my heart and embraced me and my Sisters. It was the fuel that gave us the ability to live the religious life. It was a force that changed my view on the world and on people....of seeing God first in everyone. (And the only response you can possibly have to that is to love.) This love radiates from the Sisters. Its the reason, when you meet them, you are instantly attracted because they carry this supernatural joy, and you want to be near this, and close to it...because it is Christ...it is God within...almost like "wearing God" like a "garment." I have not been able to sustain that kind of love out in the world...i've become bitter, hard, and the opposite of love...but tomorrow is a new day, and I will make it a day of allowing God conquest of my heart and soul, enabling Him to "dress" me in order to reflect Him to all those He places in my path... ...and its a battle, but its one I fight everyday, and I feel fulfilled at the end of the day, knowing that I acknowledged God's Mighty Presence every step of the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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