Wednesday post in five minutes or so ...
It is a beautiful morning out, I got to watch the sunrise over Pensacola Beach while the rest of my family slept. I took a much needed day off yesterday. No work. No bar review. Met with friends early in the morning, went for a run with Jessica, and spent the better part of the day lounging by the pool and even spent a few minutes in the sauna. Had a great date in the evening with Jessica, ate at Cactus Flower and dessert and coffee at Hemingway's. Wrapped it all up with fireworks, and a gratitude list in bed as I dozed off with Gracie. It was a day to be remembered.
Three thoughts on this Wednesday morning, as has become customary:
1. Our hunting Weimaraner intently pointed at a ... lizard, a week or so. This is perhaps what happens when you take who knows how many generations of hunting instinct and move it into the semi-urban environment. I suspect it is the same with our spiritual condition. We are intuitively hardwired to be connected to the Divine. Yet, we will often see a poor substitute for that which we are designed to seek, point, and chase it.
2. As I ran along the beach yesterday, my shadow was split. Half was in the light sand. Half on the dark asphalt. Depending on my movements, I was either more or less in the light. Got me thinking about the fact that I know how to stay in the light. I'm not always willing to do what it takes. I ask that I'd be relieved of that.
I'll leave you with a picture of Bryton and the birthday crew from this past Saturday. Peace be with you!
Three thoughts on this Wednesday morning, as has become customary:
1. Our hunting Weimaraner intently pointed at a ... lizard, a week or so. This is perhaps what happens when you take who knows how many generations of hunting instinct and move it into the semi-urban environment. I suspect it is the same with our spiritual condition. We are intuitively hardwired to be connected to the Divine. Yet, we will often see a poor substitute for that which we are designed to seek, point, and chase it.
2. As I ran along the beach yesterday, my shadow was split. Half was in the light sand. Half on the dark asphalt. Depending on my movements, I was either more or less in the light. Got me thinking about the fact that I know how to stay in the light. I'm not always willing to do what it takes. I ask that I'd be relieved of that.
3. I had a very interesting talk with a friend earlier this week about how little time we really spend with those close to us. I'll spend many hours at work today, and if I am lucky - minutes with those who are closest to me. I will make a point to intentionally spend some time with those closest to me today, doing whatever it is they'd like to do. For my son, this may mean a light saber battle (which I must admit, is pretty darn fun).
I'll leave you with a picture of Bryton and the birthday crew from this past Saturday. Peace be with you!
Ryan