Prayer and Spirituality Class:

We have been learning about the different disciplines practiced mostly in the Western world and more specifically, Christian religions. Although I wanted my religion class to introduce different religions and cultures to me, ones that I have yet to learn about, this class is still good. Anyways, the discipline that we reviewed yesterday was confession. The team that was assigned to present the topic had a Power Point presentation and then had an exercise to follow. This was more interesting than I thought it would be. The team encouraged the class to write down something that they want to confess and then throw it away in front of the class, in hopes that it may allow some kind of release. However, if the person wanted, they can share what they were confessing and releasing. I thought this would make it more fun. But it not only did that, it also made it that much more real... to everyone.
I decided to not only go throw my "confession" away but I also announced it to the class. I told them, that I still I find myself spending time with people that have bad habits, negative energy and that I feel in my heart I should not associate myself with. Some people nodded in agreement or grunted.
It was definitely a release. It felt good to confess that to my peers. The other thing that I noticed, and I thought it would be subtle, however it was completely apparent, was that by confessing this; I was telling my peers I knew it was wrong and I feel/felt like I was letting them hold me accountable for those actions and decisions I had made.
I know how much time I am spending in the attempt of bettering myself, whether it be my academic education, my current occupation, or just trying to personally work on myself. And sometimes I let my decisions and actions contradict all my practices. However, through these past months, especially since the beginning of the new year I can honestly say I have not spent my time with negative people. I told myself, when I learned it years ago, that the only way I will spend time with someone who is troubled, is if I am helping them in some way. Whether it be a good ear, a healthy conversation or to really help them work on themselves. I do not want to participate in their silly endeavors because I know how they will turn out and I definitely can not have a romantic relationship with men like that because they do not know how to have a healthy relationship. I will always continue to try and live my life with these beliefs, and if you see me slacking, I would love for you to call me out on it.

P.S. Common themes in my life lately:

The power of prayer, the power of unity (friends and fam), respect, not having to prove or justify yourself to someone else (especially if they are malicious aka haters. ha), and having self control.

All of these things have been congruent in all different areas of my daily life.

Sorry I always write too much,
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