The third archetype is the Monk. This model becomes more difficult for me due to the order and structure it invokes. These are the ways in which I am striving to live as a Monk:
- I am trying to follow the rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours at least seven times a day as my schedule allows for it. It usually consists of me being outside with a time of song, scripture and silence. It normally is no longer than 15 minutes.
- Finding ways to build community. My wife and I are trying to schedule more times with neighbors and friends to get together, have a meal and enjoy a time of fellowship more often than we do now.
- I am actively seeking to live a more simple life by not buying into the “consumerism culture” projected onto me by society. This means becoming more scientifically and environmentally conscious.
- Experimenting with community dance more and within worship.
- Becoming a servant and helping out either with Habitat for Humanity or our local Food Bank.
- As soon as I am able to, I will pick up my old hobby of woodworking to be used in a utilitarian perspective, such as building things for our home and others as opposed to buying them.
- Participating in a weekly communion service.
- Incorporating the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, study, meditation, service, simplicity, solitude, confession and worship into my daily routine.
Jesus as Monk:
Matthew 5, 6, 7
John 13:34-35
Luke 9:51-62
Luke 14:28-32
John 17:13-23
Luke 22:14-20
Acts 1
How many examples of the Monk can you find in Popular culture (i.e. books, film)?
1 comment:
Wow! You're doing a lot! I don't think I could have the focus to take all that on at a time. How about we get together and talk about networking, praying the hours together the days you're in town, sharing lunch or dinner...
I'd like to know more about your connections between consumerism and scientific/environmental awareness.
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