I broke my fast early yesterday because my daughter needed me present for a crisis and I felt guilty about choosing family over spiritual commitment but also proud that I chose love over rules.
More people experience this than they realize.
Real life situations that interrupt spiritual practices can reveal whether our disciplines serve love or have become rigid obligations that compete with compassion.
“Where Are You with Fasting as spiritual practice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.