10.09.09

I reread a chapter from a book I read over a year ago and it forced me to look up from my seat on MUNI today and sit on its revelation. Good stuff. I like when I come across gems from the past. I wish I could quote the whole thing here, but it's too long, and would bear too much explanation on why it speaks so clearly to me at this point in my life. I can tell you though that it was about living life rightly, and a classic longing and discipline that characterizes one who flourishes. It spoke of knowing the "drag of sloth and doubt" and the joy of spiritual exercise. "She needs to be persistent through striving and failure and growth in order to become a free and joyful contributor to shalom."

Sometimes we desperately need words to nourish our soul - and when someone can correctly explain truth, it's a good thing.