August 19, 2008
It’s been three months since I wrote my first post. I truly intended to write everyday or at least several times a week but this is one intention that remained unfulfilled. As I don’t want to find myself wandering down the road to Hell, I’m committing once more to writing my blog. In fact, it’s because of a gentle spiritual nudging that I’m back, inspired by Rick Warren’s political forum last Saturday.
After watching Obama/McCain continue on their paths toward meaningful lives, I dusted off my copy of Warren’s A Purpose-Driven Life. I read it about a year or so ago, even completing several of the exercises. This was in addition to meeting once a week w/several others in what was to be a group discussion about questions posed by the DVD specifically produced for small groups. This excited me as I wanted to bounce off my ideas and observations w/like-minded souls but alas, it was not to be. Only about five of us attended regularly and then only one or two of us would contribute, not exactly the rousing exploration I think Warren had in mind when he developed his small group lessons. (I learned that the one other member who did contribute passed away in late May, truly a surprise since I assume that people I know don’t die. Like most people, I choose not to think about death, since it’s a reminder that I’ll be entering those Pearly Gates eventually.)
In addition to the Forum, and perhaps more importantly, my birthday is only six, very short days away, another reminder that time–and most importantly to me, my life–is marching on, even though I never signed up to be in the band. Although I’ve lived several decades, I still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up. Each birthday that passes means less time to figure it out and live it out.
While I definitely would like to continue this discussion, the Sandman is calling.
Until next time…
