Candy Cane Lane

So I have continued pondering many things in my past-tired-spacey state of mind, which might be a very detrimental choice all around. In truth, I have finished unpacking all of my books and clothes and there are no dirty dishes in my sink - NOT ONE- and I have organized all my classes by folders and notebooks and text books and so on. Basically, I cleaned up a little. In more ways than one...

I happen to be drinking a big cup of Candy Cane Lane, my personal favorite tea by celestial seasonings (only purchased when on sale of course). Which makes me that much happier about my front bike tire being fixed and makes me keep procrastinating Shakespearean sonnets. I just can't help thinking of all the places I want to go on my bike... and my 9.9 pound book full of good ole William's life's works just isn't as appealing as flying through miles on my Jeep (even if it's only in my mind).

I have been enjoying a quote in the back of my head all afternoon: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand". Well put, Mr. C. This makes me think of Mother Theresa, who must not have ever understood how to love people to the extent in which she so painfully and beautifully did without just simply doing it. I don't think love that big can be learned or explained without putting it into action. The quote from Confucius also reminded me about what we have been discussing in my small group from Norco Baptist : about actually doing theology. Without living it out, it is so meaningless. Books should breed actions, not just thoughts.

Slowly but surely, I am beginning to learn...

One thing at a time. One prayer at a time. One day at a time. Sleep. Eat. Do work... and fall in love with Jesus all over again every day.