Sitting In The Boat
by Tigerhttp://thetigerroars.blogspot.com/
For years I sat in the boat waiting for the waves and wind to calm.
I spent those years trying to figure out my path. At the time, it was a traditional Christian path. I went from Biblical Fundamentalist to Moderate; from Moderate to Liberal; from Liberal to Heretical, all the while continually tweaking my theology until it was right.
Only then would I step out of the boat.
Except it never was right. So I sat and sat, waiting and waiting, trying to figure it all out. Then one day, the sun broke through the clouds. That glimpse of a ray of light was all it took.
I stood up and stepped out of the boat. And I did it without knowing what the path was.
I had gone from someone who thought he was certain to someone who didn't have a clue. From Fundamentalist Christian to...whatever I am now...Christian Taoist? Buddhist? Pagan?
Or maybe just Human.
Nowadays I think little about theology. I meditate, pray, read, and mostly...pay attention. I walk and watch nature, always looking and listening to see what I can learn. Everything looks different, but I know now that's because I have different eyes.
I have plenty of knowledge. I'm working on the wisdom.
Article submitted Monday, May 04, 2009 & read 167 times.
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» left by sue thom from nj (1 year 127 days ago.)
hi tiger,this is a well written and interesting article.i have been focusing on nature in the past 2 years, going through a divorce, hitting my bottom, becoming bankrupt in all ways, going through enough experiences, and raising 3 children, to have knowledge. i, too, am working on turning that knowledge into wisdom.thanks for sharing,my best regards,sue thomRespond to this comment
» left by Tiger (1 year 127 days ago.)
Thanks again :) One of the things I actually remember about the movie Peaceful Warrior was the phrase, "Wisdom is doing." My motto has become, "Don't analyze, just be and do."
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» left by Ben from Brighton (1 year 122 days ago.)
I think your analogy if superb. So many humans grasp at anything to find meaning/or apply meaning to everything. Meanwhile, they do nothing at all with their time and never get out of the boat! BrilliantRespond to this comment
» left by Tiger (1 year 121 days ago.)
Thank you, Ben. I'm gratified that you were able to take something from it.
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