In Search of …
“Before I was humbled I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
It was good for me that I was humbled,
so that I might learn your statutes.”
-- A Hebrew hymn, Psalm 119: 67, 71
Some years ago Frederick Buechner decided to write a book of meditations based on his experiences. He titled the book Listening to Your Life. Prize winning poet Maya Angelou says of the book, “This book is meant to possess, and at the same time liberate, the heart. I’m happy to report it succeeds.”
For May 30, Buechner’s meditation is entitled, “In Search.” He describes the process of the inner journey (the spiritual journey, the journey to awareness, etc.). These words are accurate for me and they may be helpful for you as you continue your trek of searching and discovery.
“…even when, to one degree or another, we find the things we are searching for, we find also that there is still something crucial missing which we have not found, we search for that unfound thing too, even though we do not know its name or where it is to be found,or even if it is to be found at all.”
Enjoy your journey — today, this weekend, and beyond. As 94-year-old Hazel Schmuck (her name REALLY), a dementia-plagued resident in a retirement community often told me years ago at the conclusion of our visits, “Have a nice forever!”
Prayer: God, guide me in my search. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
05.21.09
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