Great comments her on life changes. I haven't used Facebook (other than for occasionally checking church mass times) for a few years now and I use Instagram less since I joined Substack. Still use Twitter/X though less than I used to.
Change is not easy for me, I hate being away from home, dislike a change to my schedule. This is unfortunate as I am self-employed and never have a "normal" day. I am trying hard to accept whatever comes as God's will and just go with the flow! Some days are easier than others.
Quesadillas - I have no concept of what these are but would be interested to find out!
I enjoy routine and some sense of predictibility so I can understand how being self-employed can bring real challenges to establish routine. I think that your approach is as good at it gets, Lord make Your will ours!
I realize that I have about 10 subscribers from the UK that may not have access to Mexican food. Let's see, a flour tortilla would be similar to an Indian roti or a paper thin and round flat bread. Then, you'd take some cheese that melts nicely. When I lived in Finland I mostly ate Edam or Gouda since they were the most similar in texture and level of meltiness(?). And then you would fold the cheesy roti and eat it like a taco. But don't worry, once I write the essay it'll be way clearer.
It is true we can always rely on things to change and taxes, so they say. If your a little bored or in pain wait a moment for it will change. Maybe not as articulated as I'd like. So here's another go at expressing this simple truth. Change is as inevitable as having to pay taxes and death. Generally I like and am fine with change. But these days I also have observed I revel best with a slower more flexible less busy schedule. It allows for the spontaneity of life and I find it allows virtue to develop when we can foster our patience by not rushing about and we foster a deeper spritual prayer life by incorporating our daily rosary prayers and reading within our mundane required chores including transportation. Personally, I prefer to be organised and prepared for things and so would rather not have many changes occur. Having said that there is that saying: "Change is as good as a holiday", this ought to conjure up a hint of excitement for a little daily change just to keep us fresh and relaxed and interested in persisting with the many other of life's requirements. But overall when we consider the concept of change we most likely all agree it would really rather depend on what sort of change it is. A pleasant change say an upgrade from economy to business class on a long air trip could be a wonderful and welcome change but a sudden death if a loved one or the loss of a job could be considered a traumatising sort of change that nobody would care much for and the snowball effect subsequently results in a series of many other life changes whereby a great deal of resilance is called for. For me small seeminly happy changes such as a new upgraded mobile phone can cause an adjustment period of annoyance as I fluster about learning how to reset or find and use the new controls and features. Tech can trigger and gripe me at times because it seems I no sooner get used to using one device and it's being upgraded or replaced with another. But even then I ought to add there is a fun part to discovering how the changes of an upgrade now help improve the functionality even if it fake s several attempts to work things out. I guess chnage provides opportunities for us to develop the virtues of patience and perseverance and temperance. I mention temperance because sometimes change funds us in a new and uncharted area with new and unforeseen ways to fall. We all know of the new game that was so fun the person became addicted to playing. I guess the main point that needs highlights regards to the inevitability of change in our life is that if we keep the steadiness of a healthy and stable spiritual practice then change need not rock our boat as drastically. In fact change could be Gods little nudge to advance 🙏.
I have no real issues with changes. Depending on what exactly it is, I may want a bit or warning first. But in general, I just roll with it.
I don’t play in a band anymore and I miss that. I would like to think that making time to start playing music will somehow be easier in the future but I know I’ll need to be very intentional about doing it.
I have turned into a writer… I think. Other than marriage and fatherhood, this has been the best change I’ve made in the last few years. I always thought I could be a decent writer. Now that I have my own Substack I want to be the best writer I can be for God’s glory.
Looking forward to reading your essay on quesadillas!
Outside of my comfort zone would have to be writing, actually. I still question my writing a lot before and after I publish. I pray all the time to just publish and let it be.
Great comments her on life changes. I haven't used Facebook (other than for occasionally checking church mass times) for a few years now and I use Instagram less since I joined Substack. Still use Twitter/X though less than I used to.
Change is not easy for me, I hate being away from home, dislike a change to my schedule. This is unfortunate as I am self-employed and never have a "normal" day. I am trying hard to accept whatever comes as God's will and just go with the flow! Some days are easier than others.
Quesadillas - I have no concept of what these are but would be interested to find out!
I enjoy routine and some sense of predictibility so I can understand how being self-employed can bring real challenges to establish routine. I think that your approach is as good at it gets, Lord make Your will ours!
I realize that I have about 10 subscribers from the UK that may not have access to Mexican food. Let's see, a flour tortilla would be similar to an Indian roti or a paper thin and round flat bread. Then, you'd take some cheese that melts nicely. When I lived in Finland I mostly ate Edam or Gouda since they were the most similar in texture and level of meltiness(?). And then you would fold the cheesy roti and eat it like a taco. But don't worry, once I write the essay it'll be way clearer.
Thanks, that helps. Cheesy flatbread rolled up like a wrap.
You don't know what a quesadilla is?! I'm SHOOKETH.
I didn't know ignorance was an option!
It is true we can always rely on things to change and taxes, so they say. If your a little bored or in pain wait a moment for it will change. Maybe not as articulated as I'd like. So here's another go at expressing this simple truth. Change is as inevitable as having to pay taxes and death. Generally I like and am fine with change. But these days I also have observed I revel best with a slower more flexible less busy schedule. It allows for the spontaneity of life and I find it allows virtue to develop when we can foster our patience by not rushing about and we foster a deeper spritual prayer life by incorporating our daily rosary prayers and reading within our mundane required chores including transportation. Personally, I prefer to be organised and prepared for things and so would rather not have many changes occur. Having said that there is that saying: "Change is as good as a holiday", this ought to conjure up a hint of excitement for a little daily change just to keep us fresh and relaxed and interested in persisting with the many other of life's requirements. But overall when we consider the concept of change we most likely all agree it would really rather depend on what sort of change it is. A pleasant change say an upgrade from economy to business class on a long air trip could be a wonderful and welcome change but a sudden death if a loved one or the loss of a job could be considered a traumatising sort of change that nobody would care much for and the snowball effect subsequently results in a series of many other life changes whereby a great deal of resilance is called for. For me small seeminly happy changes such as a new upgraded mobile phone can cause an adjustment period of annoyance as I fluster about learning how to reset or find and use the new controls and features. Tech can trigger and gripe me at times because it seems I no sooner get used to using one device and it's being upgraded or replaced with another. But even then I ought to add there is a fun part to discovering how the changes of an upgrade now help improve the functionality even if it fake s several attempts to work things out. I guess chnage provides opportunities for us to develop the virtues of patience and perseverance and temperance. I mention temperance because sometimes change funds us in a new and uncharted area with new and unforeseen ways to fall. We all know of the new game that was so fun the person became addicted to playing. I guess the main point that needs highlights regards to the inevitability of change in our life is that if we keep the steadiness of a healthy and stable spiritual practice then change need not rock our boat as drastically. In fact change could be Gods little nudge to advance 🙏.
I like how you linked change with practicing virtue. Good stuff! Thank you for reading.
4. Please do, I'm curious what exactly they are.
You got it.
2. I used to spend a lot of time just pacing around listening to my favorite music and letting my mind wander. I'm trying to get back into it.
4. Yes, I would really appreciate it if you did.
2. That sounds very nice, might need to do that.
4. You go it.
I have no real issues with changes. Depending on what exactly it is, I may want a bit or warning first. But in general, I just roll with it.
I don’t play in a band anymore and I miss that. I would like to think that making time to start playing music will somehow be easier in the future but I know I’ll need to be very intentional about doing it.
I have turned into a writer… I think. Other than marriage and fatherhood, this has been the best change I’ve made in the last few years. I always thought I could be a decent writer. Now that I have my own Substack I want to be the best writer I can be for God’s glory.
Looking forward to reading your essay on quesadillas!
Outside of my comfort zone would have to be writing, actually. I still question my writing a lot before and after I publish. I pray all the time to just publish and let it be.