https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj An account of an Affective and Religious Conversion en-us 2019-10-30 17:55:34 UTC 2024-12-19 14:17:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f64f.png dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624456 ... through stimulating discussions. The leaders, along with my sponsor helped me to better understand complex parables in the bible and what it meant to be an honest practicing Catholic, as well as preparing me for the Sacraments. ]]> 2019-10-30 17:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624456 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624457 ... to join the RCIA to convert to Catholicism. I began my journey surrounded by leaders in the Parish community, along with others that were in my position. ]]> 2019-10-30 17:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624457 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624467 ... and began attending mass regularly and getting to know some of the parish community. I noticed my anxiety levels dropping and I was significantly happier. ]]> 2019-10-30 17:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624467 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624468 ... I was talking to my mom on the phone when she suggested attending Mass regularly.]]> 2019-10-30 17:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404624468 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404717397 ... Easter had arrived and it was finally my turn to go through the Initiation Sacraments during Easter Vigil]]> 2019-10-30 20:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404717397 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404721730 ... after that night. I felt a weight lifted off of me, as I no longer felt that I had to carry the load of everything myself. I feel I have a different mindset that will allows me to spread positivity, and I wish to use that energy to help others like myself find the Love of God. ]]> 2019-10-30 20:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404721730 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404727697 ... I was fortunate enough to date a girl named Victoria who was intelligent, beautiful and popular. ]]> 2019-10-30 20:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/404727697 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405133047 ... I found my feelings becoming more negative towards her. I wasn't celebrating her successes, I was becoming more passive-aggressive and unhappy in general. ]]> 2019-10-31 17:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405133047 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405139550 ... I came to the realization that I was overcome by jealousy and that only I could fix that issue. ]]> 2019-10-31 17:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405139550 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405144788 ... by having conversations rather than bottling my feelings up. I began seeing her successes as something to be happy for and I was thankful that I was the one she chose to confide in and rely on. ]]> 2019-10-31 17:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405144788 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405151638 ... went to the same university but would end things after our first year. I'm thankful for the time spent and the lessons we learned together and I'm happy to say that we are still friends to this day. ]]> 2019-10-31 18:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405151638 dhayward2 https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405158897 ... I have taken what I've learned from this relationship and applied not only in romantic relationships but with daily life. No one will know how you feel unless you tell them, and it certainly feels good to get things off your chest. Being open and honest is a trademark for any healthy relationship. ]]> 2019-10-31 18:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dhayward2/9doshg5wx8pj/wish/405158897