Finding our way to The Way one situation at a time. I don't know how great it will be, but I expect it will be interesting, and I look forward to it going on past all reason because wonder is just that way. Are you coming or not?
Hidden Falls 07/02/2011 — Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Wyoming
We have to know what we are seeking. I am seeking truth. Other terms for the truth I am seeking are: Integrity. Transparency. Authenticity. Genuineness. Realness. Sincerity. Honesty. Spontaneity. Openness...
I am seeking "To live 'As One Thus Come.'" "To be the Christ." "To be the Buddha." "To be Myself." "Who I Am In Each Situation As It Arises." "Here, Now."
My Mission/Practice is to live the truth that I am here, now, in service to my Original Nature, Innate Virtues, Inherent Imagination, Intrinsic Intuition, by exhibiting them in service to what is Called For in each situation as it arises all my life long.
I realize this in the emptiness, stillness, silence, by emptying myself of all thoughts, desires, fear, emotions, duties, etc., so that I am as empty as the space between breaths, and remaining empty/still/silent waiting "for the mud to settle and the water to clear," so that I may see/hear/receive what arises/emerges/appears/occurs in the silence as realization, perhaps, or as a call to action, to do what is called for, here now, or an image to ponder/reflect on, etc. as a guide for my life here, now. And see where that goes. And how I apply that to my life, my mission/practice, here, now.
I'm retired, and still finding my way--but now, I don't have to pretend that I know what I'm doing.
I retired after 40.5 years as a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, serving churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina. I graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Austin, Texas, and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. My wife, Judy, and I have three daughters, five granddaughters, one great granddaughter, and a great grandson on the way, within about ten minutes from where we live--and are enjoying our retirement as much as we have ever enjoyed anything.
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