Category: The Formative Path
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No Going Back: A Living Yes
We had some friends over a few weeks ago. I made homemade pizza. I know it doesn’t sound fancy, but I am really good at making homemade pizza. I’ve been working on the process for decades, trying different sauces and dough recipes. I usually make it for my family every week, so I’ve had a…
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Letting Go Without Giving Up
Ever have a bad day? Yeah. We all have. Not all my days go smoothly. Sure, some days are wonderful. The sun shines, the birds sing, and everything is right with the world. But then there are those other days. Nothing goes right. Equipment breaks. There’s an accident. The day is filled with interruption after…
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I Wish My Heart Would Shut up (It Won’t. Now What?)
I’ve been retired for a couple of months now, and the question I keep returning to is, “What now?” I wonder: am I asking myself, or am I asking God? I’m not sure, but the reality is that I’m probably asking both. I’ve already established that I don’t really know what I want even though…
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One Month of Being Retired
What’s it like to be retired for a month? I can’t answer for others, but here’s where retirement is sitting with me. I can now spend time watching two squirrels chasing each other, listening to the various birds, and sitting pondering whatever pops into my head without worrying that something isn’t getting done. As a…
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Uninvited Visitors
Hello, Old “Friend”: I’m sitting on the couch, minding my own business, when the doorbell rings. With a reluctant sigh, I stand up, a little disgusted that I’ll miss some of the ballgame, and open the door. “What are you doing here?” I blurt out, both surprised and annoyed. It’s been a while, but the…