Usually before Holy Week, I would tend to make several plans on how to maximize my long vacation. Then it dawned on me that during the whole year, I use most of my time doing work and other activities for personal gain. I realized that I only have to spend a few hours, a few days for spiritual nourishment, to relax, to reflect, to be grateful and to celebrate God's unconditional love and forgiving heart. Socrates once said, "an unexamined life is not worth living." Isn't that so fitting for this occasion? Holy week is a great opportunity to withdraw from the usual everyday worries, selfish interests and at the same time reconnect ties with family and or love ones too--by making up for lost time. I figured I am entitled to leave credits anyway, I can use that anytime for fun, enjoyment and satisfying my other gulity pleasures
