Some Things Not to Love
Some things not to love: “Fall back” in time (takes me days to readjust!), colder weather, no leaves left on the trees, and the apocalyptic readings in the lectionary leading up to Advent! All of these require a “reset” of my body, mind, and spirit. Each of these asks me to face change and challenges me to refuse to whine or complain, or to waste time wishing for warm weather and beautiful colors and only parables with happy endings. I believe the cycle of seasons and the cycle of our liturgical life are essential to growth – in faith, in self-understanding, in willingness to look at hard truths and harsher realities. I do not eagerly jump into these changes and embrace all that requires, but I know jump I must – except maybe for me it’s more of a slow and reluctant stroll. I do think we each have to ask ourselves at this time of year, “Would I be content staying exactly the same?” “Do I never want to experience a new challenge again?” “Don’t I believe I can be changed or bl