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?
Wanting, getting, acquiring, amassing, having, owning, hoarding, etc. fuels our journey, provides purpose and meaning to our days. If it weren't for that, what would we do?
The emptiness of a life overflowing with stuff is reflected in, exhibited by, addictive attraction to drugs, sex, alcohol and an aimless wandering through our birthdays with nothing to indicate that we are actually alive.
What brings us to life? Where is our joy to be found?
Start with that, and stay there, needing only enough money to pay the right bills.
Want only to do what is called for in each situation as it arises. And see where it goes.
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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Today is my birthday, and as always, your words are timely and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, Jim.
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Today is my birthday, and as always, your words are timely and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, Jim.
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