Are you looking for happiness in the wrong place?
In this episode of “The Catholic Gentleman,” John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Shadd share three ways shifting your focus to spiritual discipline and hope can open the door to true happiness. to introduce.
1) Embrace the discipline and virtues of growth.
Comfort is paramount today. Discipline may be a “lost virtue” but it is necessary for personal and spiritual growth.
“Happiness is the goal of discipline. We all want to be happy, and ultimately that’s what drives us.” Heinen says.
The beauty of embracing disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and hope is found in the happiness of directing our desires to God’s will.
2) Discover joy beyond worldly success.
When we incorrectly measure success by material results, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important.
“We all know this. We can feed our bodies as much as we want, and we can feed our brains as much as we want. But we can never be truly happy. No,” Shutt said.
True happiness is found in pursuing the love God has for you, not the next promotion, award, or social media.
“The pursuit is worth it, the joy is worth it… we just need to receive that grace,” Heinen says.
3) Add meaningful spiritual practices to your day.
Adding spiritual practices to our daily lives not only trains our bodies and minds, but also aligns our hearts with God’s will, leading to a deeper sense of purpose.
“We have to go through the hard work of actually getting up every morning and praying…and that might mean 5:30 a.m.!” Heinen says.
This distinguishes between knowing about these truths and putting them into practice.
The gentlemen say that the path to true happiness exists for everyone through discipline, hope, and daily striving to grow closer to God.
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Embrace discipline and hope! 🙏
