Good enough is good enough. It took me a really long time to get there.
I'm recovery, we record the full Serenity Prayer, but the line I despise has become my favorite. "Reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with G*d forever in the next."
I would refuse to utter the words "reasonably happy" because I figured that if I wasn't "completely happy,"I was doing something wrong or not trying hard enough.
Then an epiphany... "Good enough REALLY is good enough." Suddenly, the concept of Serenity was attainable and understandable. So, yes...fellow "Hickman," you speak the truth here...
"One must learn to say 'good enough,' without even the slightest breath of cynicism or fatalism. One must learn to say 'good enough' with hope in their heart."
Question for those yearning for Russia (if they are anything but Orthodox): "And where will you take your family to worship?" On a somewhat lighter note: Regarding the fears of others that you'll end up dead in a ditch...don't hang out with someone who goes by the name of "Misfit."
How unexpected to see my photo in the midst of one of your essays, and stranger still to find it on the front of page of this random Italian magazine. Nice to see the Land Movement, and apparently my work as well, getting around these days. I sometimes wondered if that was how I found your page. I don't think we actually met that day on that farm, but now I know I definitely photographed you giving your talk. (I have the photo back in my archive, if you'd like it) Small world. Its always so much smaller than I think.
I sometimes find it difficult to set aside a truly quiet bit of time to read your work my friend, given how often I'm off walking myself, but whenever I do I find you have already put to words so much of what I wanted to say myself. It really does happen with incredible regularity.
That is amazing, my friend -- what a fantastic event that was! I am glad you were there to enjoy what I considered to be a monumental moment in Catholic history. I very earnestly believe that what was set into motion that day will send ripples forward into the future for many years to come. We are only just getting started, and the photos you took captured the moment quite well.
I'd love anything you have in the archive -- send me a DM if you would, I'd love to see it and in the future I'll give you credit for use of the photos if you like.
I totally agree. There was something special about that day. I’m interested to see what fruit it bears as the years go by, especially since it already seems to be doing so. In the meantime, I just feel lucky to be the guy called back to photograph it time and again. It’s been over a year since I was back there now, but God willing I’ll be able to continue the work someday.
Please take care of yourselves in your travels. I need these periodic infusions of wonder and beauty. God Bless.
Good enough is good enough. It took me a really long time to get there.
I'm recovery, we record the full Serenity Prayer, but the line I despise has become my favorite. "Reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with G*d forever in the next."
I would refuse to utter the words "reasonably happy" because I figured that if I wasn't "completely happy,"I was doing something wrong or not trying hard enough.
Then an epiphany... "Good enough REALLY is good enough." Suddenly, the concept of Serenity was attainable and understandable. So, yes...fellow "Hickman," you speak the truth here...
"One must learn to say 'good enough,' without even the slightest breath of cynicism or fatalism. One must learn to say 'good enough' with hope in their heart."
Beautiful! Just keep writing what’s in your heart and don’t worry about us. Thank you!
Sending the light! Every essay I read to my Family as a great Educational Treatise :)
Your good enough is more than enough. Be gentle with yourselves as you move through this transformative year.
Phenomenal. I loved this
Question for those yearning for Russia (if they are anything but Orthodox): "And where will you take your family to worship?" On a somewhat lighter note: Regarding the fears of others that you'll end up dead in a ditch...don't hang out with someone who goes by the name of "Misfit."
How unexpected to see my photo in the midst of one of your essays, and stranger still to find it on the front of page of this random Italian magazine. Nice to see the Land Movement, and apparently my work as well, getting around these days. I sometimes wondered if that was how I found your page. I don't think we actually met that day on that farm, but now I know I definitely photographed you giving your talk. (I have the photo back in my archive, if you'd like it) Small world. Its always so much smaller than I think.
I sometimes find it difficult to set aside a truly quiet bit of time to read your work my friend, given how often I'm off walking myself, but whenever I do I find you have already put to words so much of what I wanted to say myself. It really does happen with incredible regularity.
That is amazing, my friend -- what a fantastic event that was! I am glad you were there to enjoy what I considered to be a monumental moment in Catholic history. I very earnestly believe that what was set into motion that day will send ripples forward into the future for many years to come. We are only just getting started, and the photos you took captured the moment quite well.
I'd love anything you have in the archive -- send me a DM if you would, I'd love to see it and in the future I'll give you credit for use of the photos if you like.
God be with you!
I totally agree. There was something special about that day. I’m interested to see what fruit it bears as the years go by, especially since it already seems to be doing so. In the meantime, I just feel lucky to be the guy called back to photograph it time and again. It’s been over a year since I was back there now, but God willing I’ll be able to continue the work someday.
Sent you a DM with photos!