Wind-up, Unwind
Just finished the last working day of this Holy Week. Of course, I decided to do it early, and it's my prerogative to do so. That's the benefit of having your own firm or at least a partner in one.
Of course, even showing up to work today had its rewards. We saved a client from terminating and earned us a comfortable retainer in the process. At least, that client can pay for our new secretary's salary. And we got the injunction we have been waiting for since last year. Well, sort of...
Tomorrow, its church service for me until Sunday.
Anyway, this day (a Holy Wednesday) may the the perfect time to discuss one of my concerns every Holy Week.
Is this a time for vacation or a time for reflection? It this a time to unwind or not?
There was a time that I was ultra-conservative. Holy Week for me then was a time for reflection.
The last time I was in Baguio on a Holy Week, I was appalled when I saw people actually going to the disco (well that dated my statement) of the hotel where we were staying on a Maundy Thursday. I though to myself, Baguio will pay the price for not observing Holy Week.
Then a few years later, on 16 July 1990, the great Luzon Earthquake leveled Baguio, including the hotel where we stayed.
But as I got older, my stand mellowed. Now, understand that for some or most people, this is the only time in the year they can really rest.
But of course, if your faith demands it, it is still the time to reflect on the Paschal Mysteries. Likewise, this is the only time of the week we can think about Him and His sacrifice. This time has to be balanced. It should be both a time for vacation and reflection.
But I still a bad feeling about the new vacation places like Boracay, etc. They may reap the whirlwind for their insolence this time of year... the parties have to stop at some point, at least Good Friday, I think.
Just my two cents for this week...
Of course, even showing up to work today had its rewards. We saved a client from terminating and earned us a comfortable retainer in the process. At least, that client can pay for our new secretary's salary. And we got the injunction we have been waiting for since last year. Well, sort of...
Tomorrow, its church service for me until Sunday.
Anyway, this day (a Holy Wednesday) may the the perfect time to discuss one of my concerns every Holy Week.
Is this a time for vacation or a time for reflection? It this a time to unwind or not?
There was a time that I was ultra-conservative. Holy Week for me then was a time for reflection.
The last time I was in Baguio on a Holy Week, I was appalled when I saw people actually going to the disco (well that dated my statement) of the hotel where we were staying on a Maundy Thursday. I though to myself, Baguio will pay the price for not observing Holy Week.
Then a few years later, on 16 July 1990, the great Luzon Earthquake leveled Baguio, including the hotel where we stayed.
But as I got older, my stand mellowed. Now, understand that for some or most people, this is the only time in the year they can really rest.
But of course, if your faith demands it, it is still the time to reflect on the Paschal Mysteries. Likewise, this is the only time of the week we can think about Him and His sacrifice. This time has to be balanced. It should be both a time for vacation and reflection.
But I still a bad feeling about the new vacation places like Boracay, etc. They may reap the whirlwind for their insolence this time of year... the parties have to stop at some point, at least Good Friday, I think.
Just my two cents for this week...
transcription by Punzi @ 4:51 PM
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