Last November, I felt a deep call: to step away from secular music and movies. By God’s Grace, I did it.
But this past May, I hit a low point, and the noise started creeping back in. Suprprisingly it wasnt the old addiction of Hindi/Tamil series or songs but a new one - Kdrama.
I used to justify it with a mantra:
𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐍𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.
It’s not a sin.
I am not really going back to the old ways.
It’s not a sin.
I am not really going back to the old ways.
But every time I indulged, the feeling was the same: I felt a little more tired. A little more disoriented. A little more… leaked.
It wasn't guilt or morality that weighed me down. It was something far deeper: The loss of connection with the Divine. The quiet whisper you can only hear when you stop drowning it out.
The Truth About the Exchange
Addiction or habitual indulgence isn't just a transaction (I give time, I get entertainment). It’s an exchange of Attention, Emotion and Energy.
When that exchange isn't aligned with your calling, you don't just share your time. You share your direction. You scatter the clarity, the focus, and the deep bond with God that you worked so hard to cultivate.
This scattering is what leads to distracted prayers, momentary lapses of peace, and thoughts that are not exactly your own.
🔑 The Real Shift: Understanding Your Purpose
The breakthrough wasn't declaring "drama is wrong." It was realizing: “I finally understand my purpose, and I must guard it.”
Our attentiveness is a sacred gift from God. And sacred things lose their power when they are scattered everywhere.
When you choose things you are called to give up, they don't just fill time but they empty you of your Confidence, Creativity and Clarity
This is why St. Paul warns us:
"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be enslaved by anything. --1 Corinthians 6:12
We are not saying no because we shouldn't, but because we deserve to feel powerful and aligned, not depleted.
Your time is your sacred currency. Spend it with intention. Choose who enters your mind and heart.
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