From my booklet of Lenten meditations -
"Something inside us despises the ordinary. Something tells us that ordinary life, with its predictable routines, domestic rhythms, and conscription to duty makes for cheap meaning. Inside us there is the sense that the ordinary can weigh us down...
Life, Jesus assures us, is not meant to be lived in black and white, nor is it meant simply to be an endless cycle of rising, showering, going off to work, coming home, having supper, preparing for the next day, then going back to bed. And yet, there is much, much to be said for that seemingly small routine. The rhythm of the ordinary is, in the end, the deepest wellspring from which to draw joy and meaning."
It took me a long time to appreciate rhythm and routine - consistency. I love the ordinary now - extraordinary happens without any effort and sometimes comes at you our of nowhere, but the beauty of ordinary days is what I love most.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful passages!
Yes - if you do your "duty" with gladness, the moments of joy will come, and when they're a surprise, of course they're better.
ReplyDeleteThe rhythm of routine is what gives our life stability. The unexpected is what makes it rich... thanks for a thought provoking post. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteHey somehow I came across your blog and wow, looks like we have a lot in common :) My blog is all about trying to find balance too :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to meet you and I look forward to getting to know you better via blogging.
Thank you for stopping by, Crystal - trying to find balance is, I'm realizing, an ongoing thing. A continual search rather than something which I will eventually achieve. But we have to keep trying!
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