So good to read this. I am looking forward to reading the Wilson translations. Finding myself in a somewhat similar state of mind as yours - in my case, angry about the failures of my body to cooperate with my plans for a more active retirement. Spinning my wheels in rectifying the situation; forgetting God’s in charge and I need to be closer to God. Struggling to be vivacious and grateful. Wondering what I have all these many talents for if I feel unable to mobilize them. So I read, read, read and enjoy as ever reading your writing. And am always seeking someone to travel with.
The sermon this morning was about Jesus calling the fishermen to put down their nets and follow him, which they did. The pastor emphasized that the first step in making a really big change is Letting Go. Maybe it was really hard leaving their work and family; maybe they hated the family business and fought with their dad and were glad to go. But still the first step: put down the net. Burn the raft.
I loved this. The idea that some people are already basically living ordinary days in their perfect life and others are far away from it was so profound, I need to sit with it.
It really stunned me. I am still sitting with it! It made me feel joyful to realize that not everyone is discontented, to the point where it oddly made me feel better about the world.
but it also made me angry at my own complicity in not stretching for my dreams.
So good to read this. I am looking forward to reading the Wilson translations. Finding myself in a somewhat similar state of mind as yours - in my case, angry about the failures of my body to cooperate with my plans for a more active retirement. Spinning my wheels in rectifying the situation; forgetting God’s in charge and I need to be closer to God. Struggling to be vivacious and grateful. Wondering what I have all these many talents for if I feel unable to mobilize them. So I read, read, read and enjoy as ever reading your writing. And am always seeking someone to travel with.
This feels so timely.
The sermon this morning was about Jesus calling the fishermen to put down their nets and follow him, which they did. The pastor emphasized that the first step in making a really big change is Letting Go. Maybe it was really hard leaving their work and family; maybe they hated the family business and fought with their dad and were glad to go. But still the first step: put down the net. Burn the raft.
Beautiful post. ❣️
I loved this. The idea that some people are already basically living ordinary days in their perfect life and others are far away from it was so profound, I need to sit with it.
It really stunned me. I am still sitting with it! It made me feel joyful to realize that not everyone is discontented, to the point where it oddly made me feel better about the world.
but it also made me angry at my own complicity in not stretching for my dreams.
Iceland sounds so amazing! I want to go!
I also like X. No complaints really.
Wonderful post! ❤️ ...as always.