Sunday, July 23

There's a world, you see, which has people in it who believe in a variety of different things. Everybody believes in something and everybody, by virtue of the fact that they believe in something; use that something to support their own existence. Some people believe in half-truths, occult, preternatural, pseudo-mystical phenomena, hypocrisy, simulation and duplicity. They believe in confusion, anxiety, despair, discouragement, and deep depression. They believe in the lack confidence, presumption, vain security, and unfound optimism. They believe in obstinacy, disobedience, and hardness of the heart. They believe in constant indiscretion, uncontrolled passions, and strong inclinations to sensuality. They believe in going to the extremes (in penitential exercises and apostolic activities), a restless spirit, and excessive attachment to sensible consolations (particularly in prayer). They believe in pride and vanity, impatience in suffering, and stubborn resentment. Therefore, they are. The people in my castle believe in love, courtesy, gratitude, justice, humility, and loyalty. The people in my castle believe in forgiveness and contribution. The people in my castle believe in self-mastery, balance, discretion, prudence, and thoughtfulness in all actions. The people in my castle believe in wisdom and limits. The people in my castle believe in purity of intention, patience in suffering, rest, peace and serenity. The people in my castle believe in simplicity, veracity, and sincerity. The people in my castle believe in joy and enthusiasm, competence, worthiness, acceptance and encouragement. The people in my castle believe in the freedom of spirit (no attachment to any created thing including self-image/notions of self). The people in my castle believe in honesty, faith, righteousness, salvation, and goodness. Therefore, we are.