So,
in being gentle with myself,
I can err on the side of being lazy and non-reflective.
Well, maybe lazy, but the non-reflective isn't true. I reflect, I muddle, I persiverate, I lose myself inside my unformed thoughts and forget to be present to my spouse, the moment, in my body...
you get it, right?
I am a big giant F on the Meyers Briggs (if you buy into that. I know that it has been debunked, kicked to the curb in some academic circles.) The F seems to be pretty accurate for me, because I know that I simply feel, feel, feel before any words come to explain whatever the feeling is.
And in transition, I am a big giant F. Feelings, no words.
It seems like a good idea to try to write a little, every day, even if I don't say anything. Because, the feelings make me float. The words, even if they don't make sense, ground me.
I need the balance.
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Honestly, I no idea in heaven or earth how I am being called. I've been a pastor for the last 13 years, and a pretty good one. I put my heart and soul into ministry, internally it feels right and good; and the external feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
However...finding a call here has been confusing, to say the least. It's sort of like a Goldilocks thing--I am too experienced, not enough experience, too old, too young, too gay, too creative...I don't know.
Enough about that--a rabbit hole I don't need to follow.
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I need the balance.
Help me find Balance. and Grace.
Amen.
So glad you are writing. I am holding you in prayer. Love you.
ReplyDeleteReading this post and the previous post...such grace and wisdom to go through discernment...which is never, ever easy. Blessings on this time for balance. I have no doubts your gifts are needed for the world.
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