"I could live without you but my song is still about you
Nothin's gonna change my mind
First you say you'll leave me then you say you need me
Somewhere in between we're fine
This bittersweet concoction of fear and grace
Chases me inside
But what's the harm in hoping that time won't erase
This momentary rhyme"
www.petermayer.com/songs/somewhere-in-between
Peter is so, so, so right when he acknowledges the "bittersweet concoction of fear and grace chases me inside." Our lives are full of moments in which we sense fear and at other times grace. Sometimes we experience both at the same time. We live, I suppose, as the title of the song states, "Somewhere In Between."
It's all about "Balance" isn't it? We strive to do our best. We are at the same time a single actor or actress who has many simultaneous roles: daughter/son, wife/husband,
sister/brother, parent/child, friend/teacher, chauffeur/cook, nurse/neighbor, etc., etc., etc.
My friend, Kirk Bryon Jones, has a new book entitled, Say Yes to Grace- How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out. Check out the link to find a cool interactive introduction to his book.
kirkbjones.com/say_yes_to_grace.html
Here's what I love about Kirk's writing. It is all about being expressive. It is not oppressive.
Kirk is an engaging speaker, writer and child of God. You can read about his other books at kirkbjones.com/kirk_books.html
A few of my favorite KBJ's books are:
Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers (Judson Press, 2001)
Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down (Judson Press, 2003)
The Jazz of Preaching: How to Preach With Great Freedom and Joy (Abingdon Press, 2004)
Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose
Any or all of these would be a lovely, sweet, low-fat addition to anyone's Easter basket.
The Wholeness Wheel is a way of regaining and maintaining "Balance" in one's life, family, congregation and community. In the center we are reminded of "who we are and whose we are." The external "tire" is Spiritual Well-being. Between the center and the external "tire" is the "somewhere in between" that we live, love, work, play, cry, laugh, eat and sleep.
May the angel of "Balance" wing her way into your life today.
Peace,
rtg
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