You've surprised me, Ed, in the past and continue to do so culminating to date with the Labyrinth in all its personifications... But, with the tattoo, you really opened my eyes to how we can adopt the contemporary customs, yet be true to ourselves.
Through the trials and tribulations of the past decade, in particular, losing many folks so dear to my heart including my partner of 20 years, the pandemic, retirement, newfound interests, has impressed upon me the desire to return to the Carolyn of many moons ago.
This isn't the place, obviously, for me too recount the details. Suffice it to say, I am much simpler yet sincere in my internal and external communication, lifestyle choices. and contemplative practices.
Your blog helps ground me and undoubtedly others in the Christian faith and today's society. No matter how itchy it is.
Found your link from Sarah Bessey’s spot...you have a new subscriber! Very insightful. I have struggled with the various versions of “me”, although I didn’t think to word it this way. What I find frustrating is when folks who knew me 40-50 years ago expect me to be the same person. I am MOST definitely not! So I am continuing to ponder this and figure out how to word things I am feeling for myself.
Thank you for subscribing! I struggle with the same - people who see me the same as I was 20, 30, etc years ago and I am far from that same person but still somehow the same person. It is a weird thing. I think that's why Rob's way of phrasing it helped me so much - Each of those previous incarnations (however many there were - I just threw out the idea of "14") is still me but each is still unique.
You've surprised me, Ed, in the past and continue to do so culminating to date with the Labyrinth in all its personifications... But, with the tattoo, you really opened my eyes to how we can adopt the contemporary customs, yet be true to ourselves.
Through the trials and tribulations of the past decade, in particular, losing many folks so dear to my heart including my partner of 20 years, the pandemic, retirement, newfound interests, has impressed upon me the desire to return to the Carolyn of many moons ago.
This isn't the place, obviously, for me too recount the details. Suffice it to say, I am much simpler yet sincere in my internal and external communication, lifestyle choices. and contemplative practices.
Your blog helps ground me and undoubtedly others in the Christian faith and today's society. No matter how itchy it is.
Thank you Carolyn - that is an encouragement to me that this has spoken to you. Blessings on your continued journey!
Found your link from Sarah Bessey’s spot...you have a new subscriber! Very insightful. I have struggled with the various versions of “me”, although I didn’t think to word it this way. What I find frustrating is when folks who knew me 40-50 years ago expect me to be the same person. I am MOST definitely not! So I am continuing to ponder this and figure out how to word things I am feeling for myself.
Thank you for subscribing! I struggle with the same - people who see me the same as I was 20, 30, etc years ago and I am far from that same person but still somehow the same person. It is a weird thing. I think that's why Rob's way of phrasing it helped me so much - Each of those previous incarnations (however many there were - I just threw out the idea of "14") is still me but each is still unique.
Oh, I forgot. I like your tatoo. Its larger than I expected it to be but the content is terrific and so YOU.
If we don't change, there is something drastically wrong with us. I change whenever I ponder new information.
How truly perfect for you, Ed.
A moving and thought-provoking piece, Ed! Thank you!