Luis in Wednesday’s homily discussed there is a place for “good anger” in our lives and a need for “balance.” A dear friend in Santa Barbara introduced me to a man who helps you become “balanced.” Now I can’t repeat nearly as well as Luis’s homily. Nor can I explain what Christiam does to help you become “balanced.” So I will not try. But the just the word “balance” brings me some comfort.
Yesterday was a day that started out “unbalanced.” Unhappy clients, unreasonable demands, and stress flying at me at all directions. So like a 3 year-old I took a time out. I went to St. Johns for Eucharist, watched Tom Keating talk about centering prayer, and then went to a quiet restaurant and reflected on the many positives in my life. It wasn’t the quiet room of centering prayer, but it was close. I emerged and returned to work “balanced.”
For each of us we have to learn to practice finding that quiet place in our lives. Lent is a perfect time to engage in “spring training” ourselves. Use it to stretch, loosen up, and get in shape with our spiritual lives. Spock used to say, “live long and prosper.” Maybe he should say, “live balanced and prosper.”
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