Allowing Life to Unfold
“Don’t worry about tomorrow,
tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
--A teaching from Jesus as remembered by Matthew (6:34)
“I was never told that man ‘possesses’ nothing.
I have learned, most importantly, that a WAY
will only have reality as it relates to living in the now.
Life isn’t the goal; it’s the voyage,
and the only reality seems to lie in allowing life to unfold.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull)
This week we have traveled with Leo in order to explore some life-lessons. I hope you read some of Buscaglia’s writings; they are wonderful. He took a journey through Asia assimilating Oriental traditions into his understanding about the mysteries of life. In Asia the bull represents life. Another way to title the book could be The Way of Life.
When we live with folks unaccustomed to Western culture, we discover people of faith whose values are different than ours. Leo Buscaglia learned this on his trip to Asia. The above quote is part of his summary statements. In many ways he echoes the words from the Sermon on the Mount (see the Scripture quote). It would be good to meditate on these quotes not just today but throughout the weekend.
As you live your life, it is good to remember that you only have the moment you are in. Obviously, you probably will have more than just this moment but it isn’t guaranteed. So, take good care of each moment you have. When we practice living in the moment, we build a far more peaceful world.
--Ben Keckler
10.7.11
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Daily Devotions - Wednesday, November 5
Living Together
“I was never told that man ‘possesses’ nothing.
I have learned, most importantly, that a WAY will only have reality
As it relates to living in the now.
Life isn’t the goal; it’s the voyage,
and the only reality seems to lie in allowing life to unfold.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull)
I was astounded when traveling in Rwanda to learn that, when perpetrators of the genocide are released from prison, they move into villages across the country where they live next door to a family who were victims in the genocide. The picture was quite different than the way we treat those who are known perpetrators. I had trouble understanding how this method of genocidal recovery could possibly work.
Last week my wife shared a story from Cambodia, another country that experienced genocide years ago. The story mentioned how perpetrators and victims were “forced” to live side by side. Years later, they continue to live together in community.
Survivors are living in the now. They are learning to see one another in a healthier way. They are finding their way as life unfolds. Pretty interesting.
Ben Keckler
11.05.08
“I was never told that man ‘possesses’ nothing.
I have learned, most importantly, that a WAY will only have reality
As it relates to living in the now.
Life isn’t the goal; it’s the voyage,
and the only reality seems to lie in allowing life to unfold.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull)
I was astounded when traveling in Rwanda to learn that, when perpetrators of the genocide are released from prison, they move into villages across the country where they live next door to a family who were victims in the genocide. The picture was quite different than the way we treat those who are known perpetrators. I had trouble understanding how this method of genocidal recovery could possibly work.
Last week my wife shared a story from Cambodia, another country that experienced genocide years ago. The story mentioned how perpetrators and victims were “forced” to live side by side. Years later, they continue to live together in community.
Survivors are living in the now. They are learning to see one another in a healthier way. They are finding their way as life unfolds. Pretty interesting.
Ben Keckler
11.05.08
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Daily Devotions - Tuesday, November 4
Allowing Life to Unfold
“I was never told that man ‘possesses’ nothing.
I have learned, most importantly, that a WAY will only have reality
As it relates to living in the now.
Life isn’t the goal; it’s the voyage,
and the only reality seems to lie in allowing life to unfold.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull)
Are you letting your life unfold? We tend to put a great deal of emphasis on planning. Today each of us is voicing our opinions about who we would like to have lead us politically – locally, statewide and nationally. We will not vote identically, but at the end of the day we will have a number of newly elected officials.
Regardless of who is elected, our lives will continue unfolding. The voyage will continue and we will move ahead through some very difficult waters. What I can tell you is that in these days of diminishing stockpiles of anticipated future gains, each of us will be taken care of.
The most important task of today is to vote. The most important task tomorrow is to respect the leaders who are chosen and continue to give the day your very best. If each of us does that, all will be well!
--Ben Keckler
11.04.08
“I was never told that man ‘possesses’ nothing.
I have learned, most importantly, that a WAY will only have reality
As it relates to living in the now.
Life isn’t the goal; it’s the voyage,
and the only reality seems to lie in allowing life to unfold.”
--Leo Buscaglia (The Way of the Bull)
Are you letting your life unfold? We tend to put a great deal of emphasis on planning. Today each of us is voicing our opinions about who we would like to have lead us politically – locally, statewide and nationally. We will not vote identically, but at the end of the day we will have a number of newly elected officials.
Regardless of who is elected, our lives will continue unfolding. The voyage will continue and we will move ahead through some very difficult waters. What I can tell you is that in these days of diminishing stockpiles of anticipated future gains, each of us will be taken care of.
The most important task of today is to vote. The most important task tomorrow is to respect the leaders who are chosen and continue to give the day your very best. If each of us does that, all will be well!
--Ben Keckler
11.04.08
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