Some people embrace spiritual traditions that involve giving up practically everything in the way of worldly goods, living in the most austere manner on what others are willing to give. They understand sacrificing physical comforts as a route to spiritual abundance.
When has doing without proved to be a spiritual gift?
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
― Gaylord Nelson
What do you sacrifice for the sake of future generations?
It is Jewish practice to fast on Yom Kippur, to not eat on this High Holy Day. Many see the physical discipline of fasting as a part of the internal discipline of teschuva, of turning toward a more ethical and compassionate life.
What physical practice informs your moral or spiritual life?
“Self-sacrifice enables us to sacrifice other people without blushing.”
― George Bernard Shaw
When have you asked too much of someone else because you asked too much of yourself?
“Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most difficult sacrifice. It demands greater heroism than war. It demands greater fidelity to the truth and a much more perfect purity of conscience.”
― Thomas Merton
What have you sacrificed to create peace?
