Besides making reservations, worrying about what clothes to bring along, and planning my financial solvency, I have been making peace with bigger assignments. The Center sent along a two page single-spaced list of recommended books to prepare the mind and soul for this Fall Semester. I have no angst about getting my body back and forth from here to the Mediterranean through several seasons of outfits. It turns out I have fears about getting my mind back in shape after 40+ years away from college. Continue reading “Preparation for the mind”
is Monday morning. The sun is blocked behind clouds, but the ambient light is growing stronger so I know the world is continuing on its course as set forth in the creation. So my life seems right now. It is the beginning of the week and the date book is clear for the next few days. It is time to make order out of the chaos surrounding me in my home. I feel moved to clean out corners, wipe up dust, and catch up on correspondence. I feel moved to finally start a daily blog of creativity. I feel moved to start peeking through the door that is opening.
for my future, I want a sign, directions, or path – something specific and tangible. I want a map to show me an “X” for where I am and another “X” for where I should end up. A big plus would be all the little footprints marking the path I should take to achieve success. Unfortunately, life is not a kiosk at the mall pointing out all the finite choices, destinations, and steps I need to take to complete the journey. 
Lisa Oberreuter 