I got asked the question about missing aspects of living before monastic life, and I talked about remembering the past as the process of learning and unlearning so that we grow in humility and truth. Also, there is a distinction between being able to choose and learning to be free.
![[PIC] Colorful mosaic of the 12th Station of the Cross of Christ's crucifixion, from the Benedictine Sisters' Adoration Chapel [TEXT] Lord, on this Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, we lift our hearts in gratitude for Christ’s saving love. Through the Cross, You turned suffering into hope and death into life. Teach us to carry our own crosses with faith, courage and trust in You. May we always look to Jesus and find mercy, strength and peace. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreiei7ymnrfktzomosoudb3553ckxzxyl3gkmw342w5giamn6mnp35i)
