Quotes of the Week from April 1-6…

Each week, I write down a lot in my journal. From personal thoughts to books that I’m reading, it’s all fair game. I’m sharing some of the quotes I’ve written down in the space below:

“Wisdom comes with experience.” – Unknown

“I can trust the ‘me’ that’s in the future.” – Unknown

“The longest way around is the shortest way home.” – Unknown

“You would not call a man humane for ceasing to set mousetraps if he did not think there were any mice in the house.” – Unknown

“We must have the victory in the furnace.” – Streams in the Desert

“Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting; it means deciding to cultivate peace after a chaotic nad unhealthy relationship. – A Year of Letting Go

“Lord, open my eyes that I may see.” – 2 Kings 6:17

“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Walt Whitman

“What the world needs is your best self.” – Unknown

“Atonement’ is being one with God” – John Spong

A Somewhat Organized Sunday

Today, Sunday April 6th has gotten off to a good start. I began the day at Starbucks for my usual vanilla latte. I went the early Kairos service at church, where I was reminded to “be curious” and not be judgmental. I then went to the “Difficult Questions” Sunday school class and am still attempting to decipher what we discussed for that hour.

I’m now at Barnes & Noble, reading and writing in my journal. I’m also utilizing my Chromebook to begin a course designed for those with ADHD and have completed the first two modules. And, of course, I’m taking a few minutes to write this blog.

This afternoon at 2:30 p.m., I’ll be attending the performance of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.” I’ve been looking forward to attending this performance for quite some time. I used to listen to the soundtrack countless times growing up. I attended another group’s performance some twenty years ago and am much anticipating what I’ll enjoy this afternoon.

I as of yet don’t have any substitute teaching jobs lined up for the coming week, but of course, that’s subject to change – it’s the nature of the job.

So far, so good on this Sunday. It’s been a good day to have a good day and I’m thinking it will continue to be.

David Lee

Fortune Card Reading…April 5th

Canary Spirit

Canary Spirit arrives to help you find your authentic voice and express what is in your heart. Free yourself to experience your inner light and let it shine, as Canary Spirit sings to remind you of your inherent joy and to support you as you sing your own song. Now is the time to let the world know who you really are. Canary Spirit’s message is that you are free to be yourself and express your most cherished desires. The world wants to hear your song! If your inquiry is about a relationship, you’re being called to fully be yourself, for only then will you find harmony and joy. You can make music with others so beautifully when your note rings true.

Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…

It’s exactly one month in to my hiatus from social media. While I can say I’ve had some great plans for the time I would be gaining from this effort, I’m not so sure I’ve optimized the days and weeks I’ve been afforded with break.

Some of the activities I’ve been known for, I’ve continued to do. I visit Barnes and Noble on an almost daily basis. Coffee and coffeeshops are still an important part of my life. I have friends that I’ve gotten to know over the years and have continued those frienships even until today. I’ve met some of the most fascinating people during this time and consider them true friends.

I have continued to substitute teach during this period of time. I work at several different elementary school for anywhere from two to four days per week. I found work at one elementary school with the same group for seven days and found that especially enjoyable. There are nine school days remaining before spring break and I already have three days of subsitute teaching jobs lined up for that time period. I’m hoping that I will to be able to fill most of the others with jobs before taking the next week off, since school won’t be in session.

One of the constants in my life over the past twenty-some years has been reading and writing and that certainly has continued to be the case during this season. I’ve written quite a bit in my daily journal. It’s very rare indeed when I go anywhere without it. I sometimes will write down quotes and the like from the books I’m currently reading. Some days, I’ll write down what my plans are for that particular day. I have also started doodling when my mind begins to wander.

In my reading, I have focused on books of a spiritual nature for the most part. I’ve read several sections in books about Biblical history and the life of Jesus. Some of the chapters in the books I’ve chosen are concerning the way the brain works and has evolved over time. I also read a complete book on the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy’s life. I found it to be particularly fascinating.

So that’s it for now….more to come later.

David Lee