Maybe one of the craziest thoughts that I've had in my life (and I've had many) is, "I should be further along than I am". It doesn't matter if this thought comes in response to me thinking about my work, exercise, current project, money, spirituality, situation with health, relationships, ...the list can be endless, and… Continue reading Presume perfection
Tag: unique path
Uniquely you
Every time I write a new blog post, WordPress gives me the statistical information about the blog (how many posts, subscribers, etc.) and a quote about writing. This was their quote a couple of weeks ago, "There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are'. W. Somerset Maugham". I remember… Continue reading Uniquely you
Our unique paths
Having been in, and around, the world of clergy, ministers, missionaries, monks, nuns...etc. for most of my life, the idea of self-sacrifice, poverty and suffering as the path to a spiritual life, was proffered constantly. Guilt for wanting nice things; comforts, beauty, and time for one's self, was the order of the day. So many… Continue reading Our unique paths