Sin is gracelessness, and there may be many reasons for this condition more than a particular action called a sin. Settled sorrows, disappointments, sense of loss, despair ... can make that condition where sin, lifelessness, can set in.
As formed from repeated choices, breaking away from vices involved in our gracelessness and moving to virtue is not easy. restructuring the routine, finding alternative rewards, finding satisfying motivation ... are significant. Often, the 'individual' sense has left each of us alone to be in this struggle. Growth in virtues is possible as we make our efforts together.
There is an emotional side of every emptiness from which sin emerges. So, an emotional letting to experience consolation, comfort, strength, nurture, care, companionship are also important. It is important to practice self-compassion as part of personal experience of divine life.
Often, a neglected reality is our body except for finding fault with it as the cause for all sins. Experience grace in and through the body. Our physicality can be sacrament of the divine embrace. Allow body to sense it and be immersed in it. Never to be afraid in body experiencing the intimate love of God.
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