I've been praying for the ability to discern what thoughts, desires & inklings come from my flesh (meaning my body...like say, cravings), which ones come from my soul (mind, emotions etc...) and which one's come from my spirit (which, praise be to God, includes the Holy Spirit who lives within me). I'm hoping to get better at following the leadings of my spirit and less likely to follow the leadings of my body and soul. Tonight, I am not sure if the writing of this post stems from the spirit (which, I am surely hoping) or from the body (as I gave into my ever-tempting desire for multiple pieces of dark chocolate). Either way, here I am - fully awake at midnight - with words pouring from my fingers. I just climbed down the ladder of my three year old's loft bed. He and I, we had a rough day - and I just wanted to be near him. To reassure him of my love (though, I'm not sure if he even knew I was there), to pray ov...