All of us should want to become better people as we mature and grow older. If this is the case, then we will recognize that our lives are a process of conversion and change.
Stability in relationships - family, community, professional, etc - can help foster the process of emotional, psychological, and spiritual development.
Stability within our own hearts and minds - being able to focus and centre and live in the moment - can also help facilitate the growth and conversion of the human person.
Listening - the willingness and ability to open to and be present to another without distraction - is a non negotiable ingredient to healthy relationships.
When we learn and apply stability and listening to our lives, we will find ourselves changing day by day, year by year. We will find ourselves becoming more open and loving to God and Neighbour. And people will know it simply by how we are living our lives. The people in our lives will benefit because of our ongoing conversion.
Today is the feast of the Conversion of St.Paul. On the road to Damascus St.Paul encountered the Living and Risen Jesus. His life changed at that moment, and it continued to change over time. He became more open and loving to God and others - and others benefited.
Conversion is not just about us, it is about those whom we effect - either positively or negatively - in our lives. The choice is our.
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