60.Tuesday - 3nd week - presence of God- habitual loops - visitation - state of grace -vigilant

To enter His presence, one should be anointed, in a state of grace, and vigilant. This results in a grateful heart that reflects a positive attitude.

Mark chapter 3 verse   35, whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.

To do the  the will of God one has to know the will of God, To know the will of God one must communicate with Him. To communicate, one must enter His presence.

To enter His presence One Should be:

1. Anointed: Baptism and Confirmation initiate the indwelling presence of the Holy Trinity within the soul by infusing sanctifying grace, making the recipient an adopted child of God.

2.In a State of Grace: Strict adherence to a state of grace and reliance on the cleansing work of sanctifying grace.

3.Vigilant: Being vigilant with the lamp of an awakened spirit and the oil of a state of grace to know His visitation

Cultivating a positive habit loop required to maintain a state of grace, like a lamp and  being vigilant with oil to know his visitation.

The Rosary is the most powerful habit loop that fosters the state of grace and reliance on sanctifying grace by combining spiritual rhythm, scriptural reflection, and Marian intercession.

A person focused on His presence, doesn't worry about other matters, but dances joyfully in His presence.

2 Samuel chapter 6 verse  21, David replied to Michal: “ not only will I make merry before the LORD but I will demean myself even more. I will be lowly only in your eyes"

Living in the presence of God fosters a grateful heart :

Only designated person can only touch Ark of God. that is the presence of God. 

This restriction emphasized the holiness of God's presence, requites anointed person with strict adherence to spiritual purity and, reliance on the cleansing work of sanctifying grace.

2 Samuel 6:7 Uzzah stretched out his hand to the ark of God and steadied it Then the LORD became angry with Uzzah; God struck him on that spot, and he died there in God’s presence. 

2 Samuel 6: 12 the LORD had blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that he possessed because of the ark of God.

Living in the presence of God fosters a grateful heart, which acts as a profound blessing by transforming perspectives. This is the positive habitual loop.

A thankful heart acts as a magnet for blessings and a catalyst for transforming one's life, fostering deep joy, contentment, and a positive, resilient attitude . By focusing on appreciation rather than complaints, this mindset strengthens relationships, reduces anxiety, and deepens faith by recognizing God's goodness.

Receptor of Grace: Recognizing life's blessings as gifts—rather than entitlements—fosters humility and a, deep sense of contentment.

Thankful Heart: Gratitude actively rewires the brain to, focus on possibilities, reducing anxiety and depression.

Resulting Attitude: Instead of focusing on problems, a, grateful, humble, and positive attitude develops.

Physical Health: Improved, cardiac function and lower cortisol levels.

Mental Well-being: Enhanced resilience against emotional setbacks.

Stronger Relationships: A grateful, perspective, reduces complaints and,  increases, appreciation, for others. 

Cultivating a positive habit loop leads to a thankful heart and a positive attitude.

The desire to connect and love is a fundamental human need deeply rooted in our biology and psychology. 

The desire to connect and love triggers a 'thirst' to communicate for emotional and physical intimacy, security, and validation. It is a craving to be understood, accepted, and heard without judgment, providing a deep sense of belonging and protection.

To satisfy the 'thirst' to communicate leads to search and  activating the brain's reward system.

This "thirst" acts as a motivational driver, triggering the brain's reward system specifically dopamine pathways to initiate search and connection. which cue habitual loops.

Habitual Loops : Habit loops are neurological patterns of Cue, Routine, and Reward that explain how habits form and repeat automatically, allowing the brain to save effort.

When this thirst  is 

satisfied in a healthy and fulfilling way—it fosters 

positive habitual loops. 

Positive habitual loops triggers the brain to repeat the action, strengthening social bonds and trust. Resulting Active Listening: where you listen well, receive better information, and thus, listen more often. Open Dialogue: A habit of expressing thoughts directly, reducing misunderstandings, and fostering trust. Constructive Feedback: A habit of giving and receiving feedback to improve performance rather than to criticize. 

Cultivating a positive habit loop leads to a thankful heart and a positive attitude.

Conversely, if the thirst for communication is met with negative, avoidant, or dishonest responses, it creates negative habitual loops like avoidance, defensiveness, or gossip). This can create an inner emptiness that causes the brain to look for a 'quick fix,' leading to an unhealthy, unquenchable thirst for external, physical, or addictive pleasures, eventually creating further negative habitual loops.

Negative habit loops lead to a hardened heart and a negative attitude.