Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone
There is a prayer composed by Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton, this has become a favorite of many people. It begins: “God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. . .” If we are truly honest with ourselves, we will recognize some things about ourselves when pondering Merton’s words.
Keeping this reflection in the first person – I – then my pondering/reflection of this prayer sounds like this: “Yes, there are days when I have no idea where I am going when considering the big life picture. I just feel a little lost.” OR “Oooppss! I trying to control my future.” OR “Am I too comfortable where I am? Do I need to step out of my comfort zone?”
Saint Dominic led the way for the Order of Preachers, modeling an itinerancy at the service of the Holy Preacher. Such a journey includes a call to step out one’s comfort zone.
What ponderings/reflections come to mind for you as you consider Thomas Merton’s words and Saint Dominic model?
Keeping this reflection in the first person – I – then my pondering/reflection of this prayer sounds like this: “Yes, there are days when I have no idea where I am going when considering the big life picture. I just feel a little lost.” OR “Oooppss! I trying to control my future.” OR “Am I too comfortable where I am? Do I need to step out of my comfort zone?”
Saint Dominic led the way for the Order of Preachers, modeling an itinerancy at the service of the Holy Preacher. Such a journey includes a call to step out one’s comfort zone.
What ponderings/reflections come to mind for you as you consider Thomas Merton’s words and Saint Dominic model?
Sr. Roberta Popara, OP
North Palm Beach, Florida
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