Cutting Off the Unnecessary

My 3 year old son Sev and I were getting a haircut. We were waiting for our turn and we observed the scene in the barber shop.
Why do we get our hair trimmed? For the obvious reason that our long hair is already obstructing our sense of order. Hair is less manageable when long (at least for most of us men) and affects our appearance. Hair is part of our growth, but we willingly cut it.
What are the things in our lives that have started to grow and is already obstructing God's sense of order? I can think of three:
a) Achievement that has grown into pride.
When we achieve, we have to start moving on to the next phase as soon as possible. Let us not get stuck in our previous glory. When we achieve, we give the glory back to God and do more. In this way, pride won't set in and is cut at its root.
b) Love that has grown into obsession.
When we love, there is freedom. Obsession imprisons us. It makes us addicted. Let us then evaluate if the things or people we love obsesses us or makes us free. We need to cut our obsessions and focus on the intent of genuine love.
c) Power that has grown into greed.
Power is the capacity to get things done. But the lure of power can also grow into compromising integrity because of greed and fame. We need to cut these temptations as our responsibility grows.

Like going to the barber, we cut out our pride, obsessions, and greed regularly. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available for us. Through regular confession, we are humbled and brought back to God's sense of order in our lives. Let us cut off the unnecessary and continue living in God's ways.
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