And now... the end is near (for some)

This class went by so fast. I honestly cannot believe that it ends this Friday (and I do believe this blog is our final one)! Upon looking over my blog and those of others many topics stand out that have been covered in this course. From the over-sexualization of advertisements to love songs to dating, I have discovered more about these topics, but more importantly I have realized much about myself. Before this class I never really wrote out what I wanted in a relationship (the romantic kind); common values moral, self-sacrifice, and patience are needed in a relationship. Increasingly our society has been labeled the “me” society meaning that my generation looks for what they can get out of a relationship, and while I agree that there should be contributions from both sides in a relationship, I do not agree with forming a “me” relationship for marriage or for a matter of fact any relationship. This idea also goes with another blog’s idea that love is the love of being loving. Although, two people of different personalities might ensure that a relationship never gets boring, the fundamental values of both should be the same. How can you two successfully settle an argument if both people are coming from different mindsets? This discussion helped me lay down my hopes and goals for relationships. Furthermore, I like the idea of the domestic church. Parents act as guide and instill tools for their children to make their own choices and serve the larger community. From this class, I’ll take much, from the message of America the Beautiful and Bella to the ‘interesting’ Church videos on chastity. This class has made me more politically aware, educated me on the media’s influence on sexuality, taught about healthy relationships and types of love, and has given me a new perspective of sexuality.   

Lent covers forty days, but do we honestly think about Lent every day? Do people groan on Fridays because of the no meat rule, or do Catholics merely forget? It is easy with our busy lives to forget things, whether it is goals set for Lent or something else entirely. Sometimes we do need days in which to reflect on our lives and look to the possibilities. Holy Saturday is the chance to do exactly that. Personally, I am in a time of waiting right now. I am waiting: for colleges, for independence, for summer, for rest from school, for Easter break, for Prom, for graduation.  Maybe instead of always looking for the next thing, I can rest and contemplate in-between. The writer of the linked article stated the main reason she failed to have Lenten goal this year is because these goals did not change her. She would pick to stop doing one bad habit and then immediately start right back up again after Lent was over. So for time of waiting such as Lent and all of the other events that I am waiting for, I can use this time of waiting to be more reflective as well as make more room for the resurrected Christ.  I can enjoy and make the most of my time in the waiting period and soak in the rays of life.