Thank you for this thoughtful post. It has me thinking about my work. I’ve been in a difficult season for going on 2 years now and I’m tired… mostly tired of hearing everyone’s opinions on what I should be doing differently/better. The idea of taking what is useful and allowing the rest to be “expelled” gave me some freedom. It should seem so simple to do that, but it’s easy to get lost in thinking that everything has to be considered, or responded to or implemented or… Thank you for permission to allow some things to just flow through and be expelled.
Jeff…..oh how I love your words. “taking the suffering that will inevitably come, extracting what’s beneficial, and expelling what isn’t”. I haven’t thought about suffering in this way. Also, see you in Cary on your book tour!
I'm glad that you realized that being in company with people is what you need this Lenten season - since you are getting ready to embark on your book tour! I'm very excited to read it!
As always, I love your post and hope to find some daikon when I next "go to town". Thanks for all of the information about Good Soil. Our ongoing book group discussed chosing your book after Lent and you provided answers to our questions. Have a blessed season of Lent.
Thank you for this thoughtful post. It has me thinking about my work. I’ve been in a difficult season for going on 2 years now and I’m tired… mostly tired of hearing everyone’s opinions on what I should be doing differently/better. The idea of taking what is useful and allowing the rest to be “expelled” gave me some freedom. It should seem so simple to do that, but it’s easy to get lost in thinking that everything has to be considered, or responded to or implemented or… Thank you for permission to allow some things to just flow through and be expelled.
Jeff…..oh how I love your words. “taking the suffering that will inevitably come, extracting what’s beneficial, and expelling what isn’t”. I haven’t thought about suffering in this way. Also, see you in Cary on your book tour!
Love the way you put your thoughts to words - beautiful reflection on bitterness. Will be turning it over in my mind for a while!
Also, preorder placed! Thank you for the reminder - I’m so very excited for your book
I just cannot wait to have this book in my life! Exceptional writing! Such hope! Thank you for sharing your words
That was beautiful Jeff. I love tour thoughts on bitterness. That's such a deep topic. I'm going to try your recipe. I'll let you know how it goes.
I can't wait to make those they sound amazing and I have an Asian grocery right down the street!
I'm glad that you realized that being in company with people is what you need this Lenten season - since you are getting ready to embark on your book tour! I'm very excited to read it!
As always, I love your post and hope to find some daikon when I next "go to town". Thanks for all of the information about Good Soil. Our ongoing book group discussed chosing your book after Lent and you provided answers to our questions. Have a blessed season of Lent.
Your writings are always such a blessing and provide a way to lean into hope. Thank you.