Hello Steemians, Christians and non-Christians alike, I want to share with you all this quote from St. John Bosco.
Holiness does not consist in doing extraordinary things, but in doing our duty well according to our state and condition. Our greatest concern then should be to fulfill the duties of our state of life, even the most simple. On this depends our holiness, our salvation, our eternal happiness or unhappiness. The most indifferent actions, such as manual labour, wholesome recreation, eating and drinking can have great merit."
- St. John Bosco
By our state or condition of life, St. John Bosco means the place we currently find ourselves doing meaningful work and occupied by it. It might be schooling, teaching, working in a company, self-employed or any of the vast array of occupations.
' The most indifferent actions, such as manual labour, wholesome recreation, eating and drinking can have great merit' if done well and with regulation. For example, regulating one's appetite and not being motivated by greed in eating; gluttony. Not to let laziness creep in during receation/rest, making us too relaxive to the extent of avoiding our work and obligations. All of this things count in living out a simple, holy and happy life.
Thank you all.