Today is the first year anniversary of Pope John Paul IInd's death. After visiting and living in Poland, you look at his life differently. He definitely embodied the Polish spirit, of having to fight back against overwhelming odds and even criticism. While I sometimes disagreed with his policies and views, he was deeply intelligent and spiritual....

Humility, that's what I liked the most about him. Especially in a world that really stresses materialism and greed over everything else. He left behind no material possessions and he was able to show his weakness to others, which was(and still is) extremely comforting to those who are ill and elderly.

I sometimes wish I do not have to question faith and religion in general. There are so many people who twist religion out there to their advantage (ex. Ohio Resoration Project, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, to name a few), going against the Christian ideals of loving thy neighbor and being accepting towards others. This doesn't mean that I view all religious people as evil. There are some, like the Sisters i know in Poland, who live the religious lifestyle, who take care of others, and who live humble lives.

Sometimes I wish I could be a nun...I think I would enjoy the lifestyle, but I don't know if I am selfless enough to give up my life for a spiritual being.