"Courage is the ability to take action.
But whether that action expands or shrinks life depends on whether the spirits we serve are good or bad: whether we’re serving the angels of our better nature, or the angels of our worst nature. And how are we to know?
There is no foolproof way, but there’s a famous formula from a third-century theologian I’ve always loved as one of the best guides for people of good heart (Origen, c. 185-254). Our course of action, he said, must always meet two criteria. It must both be useful to us, and at the same time worthy of God. Because life also shrinks and expands in proportion to the size of the god we are serving."
Loeher Davidson
Carpe Diem!
Susan
A sabbatical allows one to step outside the normal routine. In biblical times there was the sabbath year and in academia the sabbatical is not uncommon. I think it's high-time we regular folks enjoy the benefits of a sabbatical. Actually, I already do. I am blessed to have a place right outside my back door, the gazebo, where I can get away for mini-sabbaticals. Sometimes my sabbaticals only last 15 minutes but it's enough time to rejuvinate me for the next spelling test I need to give, or the next round of laundry that needs to be tackled or the next errand that must be run. I suggest we allow ourselves the gift of a daily mini-sabbatical...kind of like the siesta that is popular in certain parts of the world... and enjoy a break from the normal routine.
Many of you know about our "Tulip Tree" that lost a limb last year...due to the weight of a heavy snow. I am excited by the new green leaves that are beginning to cover the black scar that was a result of the damage.
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