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Started reading The Genesee Diary by Henri Nouwen this afternoon whilst on a hike. The sunshine was nourishing and life was teeming all about me. Challenged at my lack of ability to truly cultivate solitude and inner watchfulness. Encouraged to carve more time for this practice and to grow in the inner peace of Christ. Wishing Merritt was along for the hike, but looking forward to our upcoming adventures :)
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Here is Challenge #2
2) Grab a book and a snack. Find a cozy chair to curl up in. It’s an adventure and you don’t even have to leave the house.
Reading Desiring God by John Piper. Interesting thoughts about faith and joy. Definitely worth a read :)
Lydia gave me 5 challenges this past weekend. Here is Challenge #1:
1.) Take a long walk. If it’s cold, wear all your favorite warm clothes and favorite hiking shoes. Go by yourself. Bring along a journal and/or camera. Capture a photo or two along the way. Find a thoughtful spot. Think. Write. Smile. Be content. :)
It was an amazing time in the woods. There was tons of snow and it was deafening and beautiful. I wrote in my prayer journal for a while and just sat on a fallen tree praying and reflecting on all the crazy and confusing things in life. I realized I don’t do this enough. I may worry about them (more than) enough, but how frequently do I sit in solitude and silence with those prayers.
Later, I went back up as it was getting dark to snap off some photos with a point and shoot. Nothing spectacular but ‘twas fun nonetheless.
I was content to say the least :)
Pic 1: sweet thorn branch
Pic 2: Beautiful dusk light fading behind trees
Pic 3: My sweet deer hide mittens :)
Pic 4: Me up in a tree
Who wants to join me on my next adventure into the woods?
