Thank you for writing your way through all these challenges and naming all the dismay and other emotions. The desire to withdraw is so strong in me too. The desire to return hate and indifference to those that seem indifferent to the suffering of others is so attractive. Make space, get up and serve one more day is hard but necessary. I like your bus image - cruising through the chaos but not stopping for anyone or anything. That is not who Jesus was. I think of the stations of the cross and all his encounters, all the times he stopped to talk to the people, Veronica, his mother, the women. Thank you. This post is helpful today.
Oh Wendy, so beautifully written. Not in service, yes, indeed many times in ones life that would be a wonderful option. But, you keep showing up and you're doing amazing. I stand in awe. Hugs, Burdette
Thank you for sharing your words and reflection. I've missed your writing lately in these times, but totally understand you "making space" for all the ways you are pulled in life! Beautifully written and rings so true for me right now in many ways.
Thank you for writing your way through all these challenges and naming all the dismay and other emotions. The desire to withdraw is so strong in me too. The desire to return hate and indifference to those that seem indifferent to the suffering of others is so attractive. Make space, get up and serve one more day is hard but necessary. I like your bus image - cruising through the chaos but not stopping for anyone or anything. That is not who Jesus was. I think of the stations of the cross and all his encounters, all the times he stopped to talk to the people, Veronica, his mother, the women. Thank you. This post is helpful today.
Wendy I so miss you and agree that "out of service" is a mindful way to stay sane.You are a great writer. Yvonne
Oh Wendy, so beautifully written. Not in service, yes, indeed many times in ones life that would be a wonderful option. But, you keep showing up and you're doing amazing. I stand in awe. Hugs, Burdette
I never wanted to be a passive person because to me it is being lazy.
Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do to stop these two tyrants.
For my health I have to say, THIS TOO SHAALL PASS!
Wendy, as always this is beautifully written and so very true. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wendy, as usual, spot on and so beautifully written. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your words and reflection. I've missed your writing lately in these times, but totally understand you "making space" for all the ways you are pulled in life! Beautifully written and rings so true for me right now in many ways.
Bless you.