Some Balance in Life
As I continue reading the "code" book, which has drawn me into its story line filled with action and intrigue (and at neck break speed), I am also re-reading the old classic by Henry David Thoreau about his two-year stint (1845-1847) at Walden Pond. Had not looked at, or even thought about Walden, for many years. But it is a great read and helps put in perspective this driven and sometimes crazed world in which we live. Perhaps it is nostalgia but the call to a more simplified life has always held a certain alure to me. I admire Thoreau for forcing upon himself the contemplative life.
I think at times that our world could stand a bit of slowing down. It's not that I want to slow it down so much that it would stop, but just enough to allow our minds, emotions, relationships, and purposes in life to be rethought...and settled. But I realize such a thing isn't about to happen any time soon. The speed of modern life will go on--despite my objections.
And so, for me, if I am to live in the driven world of the 21st century, I must have some quiet time each day. Quiet time isn't wasted time; instead, it has become an essential ingredient in the balance of my life. I'll write more about this another day--and let you in on my quiet time routine.
Talk later. LM
I think at times that our world could stand a bit of slowing down. It's not that I want to slow it down so much that it would stop, but just enough to allow our minds, emotions, relationships, and purposes in life to be rethought...and settled. But I realize such a thing isn't about to happen any time soon. The speed of modern life will go on--despite my objections.
And so, for me, if I am to live in the driven world of the 21st century, I must have some quiet time each day. Quiet time isn't wasted time; instead, it has become an essential ingredient in the balance of my life. I'll write more about this another day--and let you in on my quiet time routine.
Talk later. LM
posted by Lee McGlone | 5:27 AM
2 Comments:
I am in agreement in so many ways with this blog. Several years ago I heard Randy Frazee speak at a Men's Retreat on this whole subject of a hectic life - his book "Make Room for Life" affirmed what I had been feeling in my gut for so long.
As Christians do we not have a responsibility to show the world a more peaceful way to live? That begins in our own lives and families. Many times I have wished pastors and spiritual leaders to stand before God's people and cry out "Stop - slow Down! Hear and experience God again!" Ah, is it wishful thinking?
Great worship yesterday!
The message was right on target...
Have to have a true cup of coffee with you soon.
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