I think a lot of people go through life just doing... whatever. You know, we get a job, and we just do what we're supposed to do. Or we do things in reponse to what someone has done to us. Or we DON'T do things... because we're scared, or we're tied down, or we've been convinced it is stupid, or a waste of time... and however many other reasons there are.
I was trying to think this morning... what are some of the things I would like to do? It was harder than I thought it would be to come up with things. I would like to read more poetry (and understand it); I would like to write more poetry; I wish I could play lead guitar like David Gilmour, or Carolos Santana, Clapton, or my son; I would like to start running outside again & get better at it; I would like to run in a race (it would be really nice to sprint again, but I think age relegates me to 5 k's and such); I would like to take a really long walk sometime - like a trek, or a pilgrimage; I would like to spend more time visiting with people; I would like to laugh more; listen more; I would like to practice spiritual disciplines more - such as silence, centering prayer, fasting, etc.; I would like to be a candlemaker...
I guess that's quite a bit of stuff. Kind of an odd assortment. So... what would you like to do? Any ideas? Anything keeping you from doing it?
Of course, just because you want to do something doesn't mean you should. Sometimes the things we want to do aren't in line with the things God wants for us - and He knows best. Also, sometimes it's best to want to do something for a long, long time. After having to wait, it will make it that much better. And it could be that some of the things on my list I will never do (probably). That doesn't mean it was a waste to want to do them. It probably goes a long way in determining what kind of person you are. I don't know, I'm not in much of a mood to think. So, that's all I was thinking about.
NEED A NEW NAME
It's about time to change the name of my blog. The experiment isn't working out quite like I'd planned. Problem is, I have run out of names to try. Can't think of a good one. I think I am tired of this one though. If you have an idea, let me know.
Peace. Revolution.
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Someday I'd like my wife to stay home with the kids while I visit the exotic locales (project sites). It would be good for everyone, I think. After that, maybe our whole family could fly out and see what her organization (CBMI Canada) is up to. Anyway. She's off to Malawi on Tuesday, and returns a little more than two weeks later. She and her people do The Work, but it's hard on her to leave the kids, and it's hard to be left behind. If you'd say a prayer or two for us, I'd be grateful.
Re: blog name - this site will generate a "word cloud" for you (for free - just don't buy the t-shirt. Unless you want to). Maybe that'll give you some clues?
Whisky,
Wow. Very honorable sacrifices on both your parts... but difficult nonetheless. My thoughts and prayers are with ya.
And thanks for the word cloud site. Peace and revolution were certainly recurring words in my blog. :)
later.
I like your "wish" about a long walk / trek... that would be very cool. I would have to do it in Israel if that were one of mine. I went there a year and a half ago and it was amazing and so much to see especially walking.
Dan, I suggest this one http://www.caminosantiagocompostela.com/ in Spain. It's one Andrew Jones and family did a portion of a few years ago and it looks interesting.
But then again I always thought Yoder was a pilgrimage destination. You're right there man.
Nice blog. Now I can quit mine for sure and just read yours.
Tom
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