"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Talking About Africa Too Much!

During a "re-entry" Session for Peace Corp workers returning to the USA, after 2 years of rural development work in poor countries, the instructor,.....

"......he did explain some of the challenges we will experience during our re-entering phase of service.You shouldn’t be surprised if friends have moved on, or get a glazed over look after just five minutes of stories we tell about our time abroad"
This summer I have been graced with several opportunites to spend time with a dear Christian brother now living in Edmonton. We worked together in Africa and we formed an inseparable bond there. We talked Africa all day today, and all day & night a few weeks ago. Mission is in our heart, and minds, but we rarely ever get to share our stories. On the rare times we get to be in the same province, it pours out.

Refreshing to dream of our other love.
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