Filling the Empty Spaces

I was reading a Lenten devotional that reminded me that we cannot just "fast" whether from food or thought. We also have to fill that empty space with something of value. If we only fast from chocolate, once Lent is over we will return to eating chocolate - maybe in greater quantities than before. If we only fast from judgment, and do not fill the spaces of judgment with gratitude or affirmation, we may just return to our judgmental ways.

My question this morning for myself and for you is: with what are you filling your empty spaces? If you are releasing judgment, are you filling that space with gratitude? If you are releasing anger, are you filling that space with affirmation?

We have to stop and think of course. When judgment rises, we have to be aware and stop and decide to be grateful, forgiving or affirming instead. Eventually, judgment won't rise as quickly and we will find ourselves being grateful and forgiving first. :) ~ blessings on your journey