This morning I did errands, bought train ticks to N.J. to see Omega, got lab work done, and did an exercise work out to a TV program. The work out instructor said something that got me thinking. (yeah...yeah...I should do that more often, too) She was talking about when you reach a plateau in your weight loss program. She was obviously talking about exercise. But I was thinking how it would apply to everything. Well, why not?
She said, "Stop what you're doing and think how you could "vary" it." One example would be a walking program. If you routinely walk to lose weight and you've reached a plateau where you've stayed the same for a long time, well, vary it, e.i., speed walk for a section. Then walk normal to catch your breath. Try doing that again. Speed walk and then slow to normal. See if that makes a difference.
If you swim laps, try treading water for a period of time, then finish with laps. Get the idea.
Well, if that works for physical gain, why wouldn't it work for spiritual plateaus/ dryness. If you're spacing out doing the Rosary, walk while praying, then sit, then stand. I've used different media to vary the routine: I've prayed with Father Reed on Boston Catholic TV; I've used the Rosary App on my iPhone; I've used CD's; I've prayed with the Rosary ladies before Mass; I've prayed with the parish Prayer Group; I've tried praying the Rosary in Latin, in French, in Spanish; and I've prayed the Rosary in bed where I enlist my Guardian Angel to finish it for me. Give me another method and I'll try it.
I also like to vary the places I go to pray. When you think of it, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Keep trying; perseverance wins the race. That's what St. Paul says.
I think.
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