"The thing we desire is what holds the energy of our focus." Jake, that is paraphrased. Great essay. I was a theology student in search of meaning, soul delight—the mystery, inner and outer. Beautiful essay. Thank you.
I love listening to you twice a week but know that rest is a commandment & we all need it. Enjoy your sabbatical & give us your thoughts at least weekly! Oh - whatever happened to the visiting cat?
Thanks Lucy! I I appreciate that. Honestly I could use some rest. I’ll keep writing. It’s a spiritual practice that richly feeds me. But I’ll be slowing down and especially letting go of the things that come with being bishop and university chancellor. And as for our new friend, she’s on the front porch right now eating breakfast
I had not heard the term “truth decay” either, but we are certainly in the throes of it. Thanks for sharing - I think that many today consider their own opinions to be undeniable truth.
For me, there’s a feeling I get when truth resonates inside of my heart - it’s a feeling of “I know that I know that I know” that it’s true. A resolute, unmoving, peaceful conviction.
I initially read the post heading as "tooth decay" lol. Thanks to you I've now learned the term "truth decay" - neither me/husband have encountered this previously :D I've resigned myself to fewer podcast/homily posts after you get back (I reckon you've already made up your mind!) After reading the post myself I also listened to you read it.. a fine reading it is.. thank you!
That’s pretty funny. And maybe a sign that I got a little too cute with the title. Glad you liked the reading. Eventually I’ll include a poll to see what percentage prefers reading or listening.
"The thing we desire is what holds the energy of our focus." Jake, that is paraphrased. Great essay. I was a theology student in search of meaning, soul delight—the mystery, inner and outer. Beautiful essay. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Prajna! Connecting with meaning is one of the threads running through my writing.
I love listening to you twice a week but know that rest is a commandment & we all need it. Enjoy your sabbatical & give us your thoughts at least weekly! Oh - whatever happened to the visiting cat?
Thanks Lucy! I I appreciate that. Honestly I could use some rest. I’ll keep writing. It’s a spiritual practice that richly feeds me. But I’ll be slowing down and especially letting go of the things that come with being bishop and university chancellor. And as for our new friend, she’s on the front porch right now eating breakfast
I had not heard the term “truth decay” either, but we are certainly in the throes of it. Thanks for sharing - I think that many today consider their own opinions to be undeniable truth.
For me, there’s a feeling I get when truth resonates inside of my heart - it’s a feeling of “I know that I know that I know” that it’s true. A resolute, unmoving, peaceful conviction.
Thanks Korie. Truth decay did strike me as sadly accurate too.
I initially read the post heading as "tooth decay" lol. Thanks to you I've now learned the term "truth decay" - neither me/husband have encountered this previously :D I've resigned myself to fewer podcast/homily posts after you get back (I reckon you've already made up your mind!) After reading the post myself I also listened to you read it.. a fine reading it is.. thank you!
That’s pretty funny. And maybe a sign that I got a little too cute with the title. Glad you liked the reading. Eventually I’ll include a poll to see what percentage prefers reading or listening.
Careful! Not binary choice please.
Reading, Listening, Both.
I’m in the “Both” camp :)
Oh I totally get that. Getting the data would just tell me something about my subscribers. No worries