happiness- action and contemplation

i went on a retreat over the weekend. will write more about it later, probably. for now, its the reflection on sunday's reading.

sunday's reading was about mary and martha- luke 10:38-42. in short, mary sat at jesus' feet and listened to him speak, while martha busied herself with the serving. she was reprimanded "martha, martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. there is need of only one thing. mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."

im like martha- constantly running around. my life is so activity-driven. at the end of the day, i am still feeling empty, lonely, unfulfilled.

"in order for people to find meaning in their lives, they should stop running and turn to God in solitude, silence and prayer."

"happiness consists in knowing what you want and then knowing you have it or are on the way to getting it. most people are unhappy cos they dont know what they want. we have to know ourselves in order to know what we want. and it is only when we see ourselves reflected back in the all-loving eyes of God that we truly know ourselves. only then do we know that 'our hearts are made for You, O Lord, and they will not rest until they rest in You.' in silence we come to know ourselves and know what we truly want. and the doorway to happiness opens."

Action must be balanced with contemplation.

how wonderful. anways, im "GLOWING" from the retreat. it will not last i know, cos life is still a constant struggle, no less. but i ll try.