by: Ashley Avecilla JF
Food for the Soul
What does it mean to live a fulfilling life? How do we as a
culture define it, or even as individuals? From what I know of, most have a
specific goal in life — they want a particular career or a particular job. For
others, however, fulfillment means a level of material security rather than
career-oriented success . Family, friends, community are all measures of
fulfillment as well, and for some, even hobbies get thrown into the mix.
I wouldn't be writing this reflection at this moment if it
weren't for the experiences I have gone through as a student. In freshmen year
and the years before that, I was not really the best student. Not that I'm
saying I'm the perfect student today, but my experiences then have shaped me
into the person I am today. I knew I had untapped potential inside of me which
was just waiting to be used for the better, and I discovered my talent in
graphic design. Everything good happened to me all at once. I excelled with
flying colors; people today may think I'm naturally adept at this, but no! It
took hard work and dedication to be the best at what I do. I still have so much
to learn.
I had everything I wanted, yet, why didn't I feel totally
fulfilled? I knew I had it pretty good on all fronts. I strived for perfection,
but it's never enough. As humans, we always fall short, because God created us
to be flawed. Material wealth, good careers, creative hobbies, and a large
social network of family and friends can fill most of that yearning for
perfection most of the time, and all of those are blessings for which we should
be grateful for. But they still do not provide the complete fulfillment for
which we are made for. This gospel is about this yearning, of our desire to
achieve complete fulfillment. It reminds us of the spiritual yearning we have
as well, and why the Gospel at its essence is a message of good news from God.
It's food for the soul. Perfection cannot be attained with our talents alone --
but it can be attained through the grace of Jesus Christ.
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