Trying To Keep My Thoughts In One Bucket

William’s candle lighting his birthday party on his recent caving trip.
(photo W Hayes)

Yea, trying to keep my thoughts in one bucket. What are you saying Felipé? I mean there are so many things calling for my attention today. Things seem up in the air, tentative. It is not helping that the plain old weather outside my window matches the sociological weather that we are all being buffeted by. It is very unstable, both weathers are. What the heck is next? It’s “unsettled” the weatherman used to say.

A sailor would say that you can’t change the wind but you can change your sails. With that thought it is time to “reef” or “shorten” the sails. This is a way of having less sail up, using less sail area. That is a way to slow down to something that is manageable. There are also ways to bring more stability to the boat. And ways to have more control and quicker response to changes.

And the preacher would say that we should read the story of Jesus calming the seas. There are some of the Apostles aboard who all are distraught as we are distraught. Sometimes we need to put our faith in the higher power.

I am currently praying for your country and our world. Praying for justice and peace for us. Could be have both please? I know that sounds like a tall order.

tall order loves, Felipé.