I always gain knowledge and wisdom from your posts and I always take notes. But compared to previous posts I've read here - such as the one on marriage, this one seemed very long, and took me weeks to get through. If you aim to do anything more with this topic of Acedia (as a chapter in a book, for example) I suggest editing it down.
I appreciate the comments and the feedback. This topic is such a beast and I felt like I could have trimmed this down a bit, but I just wanted to get it done. I am not sure if I will continue further on this, although Acedia is an interesting topic, but if I do so I will certainly take your advice. I appreciate you reading it.
Edit: I wanted to tweak my reply but I did not want to do it without pointing it out that I did. I said that I just "wanted to get it done" and after reflecting upon it I see how that can be interpreted as though I saw this piece as a burden and just wanted it behind me. That isn't what I was trying to convey. My intention with this piece was to show my struggles as well as a detailed list of how I fought back and reached out for Christ. A testimony and road map in a way. It was difficult for me to write. I wanted it complete and thorough as to maybe assist anyone else who read it... particularly my kids. With that being said, I am still attempting to find my identity and style as a writer. I am still fluctuate from writing in the direction of my children to writing in the direction of the external audience. I tend to get long winded at times and brevity has been an issue for me. Some of the stacks after this I tried to focus on being concise, although 15 did get a bit long as well. Your suggestions are truly appreciated as they can help me become a better writer. It is one thing to have ideas or something to say, it is an entirely different thing to know how to say it effectively. This is certainly a skill that you have. Thanks David.
I always gain knowledge and wisdom from your posts and I always take notes. But compared to previous posts I've read here - such as the one on marriage, this one seemed very long, and took me weeks to get through. If you aim to do anything more with this topic of Acedia (as a chapter in a book, for example) I suggest editing it down.
I appreciate the comments and the feedback. This topic is such a beast and I felt like I could have trimmed this down a bit, but I just wanted to get it done. I am not sure if I will continue further on this, although Acedia is an interesting topic, but if I do so I will certainly take your advice. I appreciate you reading it.
Edit: I wanted to tweak my reply but I did not want to do it without pointing it out that I did. I said that I just "wanted to get it done" and after reflecting upon it I see how that can be interpreted as though I saw this piece as a burden and just wanted it behind me. That isn't what I was trying to convey. My intention with this piece was to show my struggles as well as a detailed list of how I fought back and reached out for Christ. A testimony and road map in a way. It was difficult for me to write. I wanted it complete and thorough as to maybe assist anyone else who read it... particularly my kids. With that being said, I am still attempting to find my identity and style as a writer. I am still fluctuate from writing in the direction of my children to writing in the direction of the external audience. I tend to get long winded at times and brevity has been an issue for me. Some of the stacks after this I tried to focus on being concise, although 15 did get a bit long as well. Your suggestions are truly appreciated as they can help me become a better writer. It is one thing to have ideas or something to say, it is an entirely different thing to know how to say it effectively. This is certainly a skill that you have. Thanks David.