A rather brief but intriguing thought came to my mind today. I was reading the most recent issue of "The Orthodox Word", regarding the hieromartyr Father Thaddeus Uspensky, who was martyred by the Soviets in 1937. His life, even after being in Soviet prison, was one of simplicity and humility. He lived as if he owned nothing and was a guest wherever he went. As a priest, he depended upon the support his parish could provide.
After reading this I began to wonder how I would live in a similar situation. I began to wonder what my lifestyle would be in a circumstance where I didn't have to be concerned with supplying my basic needs. How would I spend my time, how would I spend my money? The answer to these questions would reveal, probably uncomfortably so, ones real character.
After reading this I began to wonder how I would live in a similar situation. I began to wonder what my lifestyle would be in a circumstance where I didn't have to be concerned with supplying my basic needs. How would I spend my time, how would I spend my money? The answer to these questions would reveal, probably uncomfortably so, ones real character.
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