Okay, as I continue my saga on the idea as my Rabbi freind said, "If I don't ask myself every day, 'What am I doing here?' I do not belong." I also have to recapture here the other part of his Shabbat Shalom message that hit home...and continues to haunt me.
"Each day I have to remind myself why I made this choice. Some days, the reminder comes from the midst of dramatic frustration or painful engagement. I remember that I chose this work to make a difference and help bring an end to frustration in the world. Other days, the reminder comes from the most incredible blessings. I have to take a step back and give thanks that I get to do what I do, and that I find myself in the position of experiencing miracles. Some days bring both experiences. At either end of the spectrum or anywhere in between, I have to remember that I have to be intentional in waking up each day and in re-engaging. There is no way to take any of this for granted and still be able to come back for more."
That passage now forever written in my remember book.
Now I just have to continue to work through the dramatic frustration and painful engagement stuff that I am swimming in. What in the world do people who hold no faith do during times like these?
And geesh, this is all a bit new. How long is this gonna last?
Thursday, I will take a huge leap and talk to the sage Rabbi about my thoughts...
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