Discipline

Over the years, with Maria, I have developed a relatively monastic way of life which revolves around minimal distractions and maximal quiet meditative and contemplative time, especially the time I spend in prayer and meditation in the middle of the night.  In order to achieve that there is no TV, minimal radio, exercise, a lot of self-care and maintenance of healthy, balanced habits.  Maria has been living with and caring for her mother for the last couple of months so I have been on my own and I am pleased to note that I continue with the same disciplined way of life when I am on my own — with no-one watching.  I feel stronger in that.