“...our strange American insistence on swinging from feast to feast while wondering why we get tangled in the vines of our own too-much-ness.” <--This!
Such a wonderful read, Laura, and I plan to read it multiple times as well as share it with some friends and family. Living in “Ordinary Time” is so foreign these days, yet that is where so much grows.
"...the thin substitute of self-care." love that line. It is so true, isn't it?
I just loved this. You have such a gift for writing Laura. This actually made me cry. Because it is all so true. Because I couldn't read it with my Saturday morning cup of tea-couldn't read it until my brief lunch break here on Monday afternoon...because, ironically, this is the first I've been able to slow for a minute and catch my breath.
Thank you for this. I just cannot tell you what a gift your thoughtful words are for me. May you never stop writing and sharing.
On another note, speaking of sharing. How do you feel about me/us sharing this with others? I want others to read your words and hear your wisdom, but I know you need to be compensated....
Karen, thank you so much for these gracious and generous words. I'm deeply grateful to know how they moved you, and I'm so glad to have you reading along. You are welcome to share these words with others, either via email or social media. It's a boost to my work whenever you share! In terms of compensation, you can always encourage others to become paid subscribers of The Holy Labor via these posts. Or I'm happy to share my Venmo at @lkfanucci for anyone who would like to support my work. Many thanks!
You description of this time between Advent and Lent evoked in me the memory of the pause between contractions. And those who have trod that path know with certainty the need for rest--the absolute lunacy of doing anything other than resting in that pause. I’m taking that with me as I seek to find more silence and rest. Sharing in case that embodied memory is helpful to anyone else.
What a perfect and powerful metaphor. I remember being awestruck (in the midst of all the pain!) that my body knew how to rest between contractions, even that big pause between transition and pushing. Further proof of how Sabbath is baked into every corner of creation. Thank you for sharing this: "the absolute lunacy of doing anything other than resting in that pause."
“...our strange American insistence on swinging from feast to feast while wondering why we get tangled in the vines of our own too-much-ness.” <--This!
Such a wonderful read, Laura, and I plan to read it multiple times as well as share it with some friends and family. Living in “Ordinary Time” is so foreign these days, yet that is where so much grows.
Thank you so much, Holly. Grateful to know it spoke to you. Ordinary Time becomes more counter-cultural by the year, doesn't it?
Fantastic writing! Loved listening to the voiceover. 😊
Thank you, Lindsay! Glad you liked the audio. :)
The answer is ancient. Powerful reminder, gorgeous writing, thank you Kelly 🙏🏾
Thank you, Nellie!
"...the thin substitute of self-care." love that line. It is so true, isn't it?
I just loved this. You have such a gift for writing Laura. This actually made me cry. Because it is all so true. Because I couldn't read it with my Saturday morning cup of tea-couldn't read it until my brief lunch break here on Monday afternoon...because, ironically, this is the first I've been able to slow for a minute and catch my breath.
Thank you for this. I just cannot tell you what a gift your thoughtful words are for me. May you never stop writing and sharing.
On another note, speaking of sharing. How do you feel about me/us sharing this with others? I want others to read your words and hear your wisdom, but I know you need to be compensated....
Karen, thank you so much for these gracious and generous words. I'm deeply grateful to know how they moved you, and I'm so glad to have you reading along. You are welcome to share these words with others, either via email or social media. It's a boost to my work whenever you share! In terms of compensation, you can always encourage others to become paid subscribers of The Holy Labor via these posts. Or I'm happy to share my Venmo at @lkfanucci for anyone who would like to support my work. Many thanks!
Laura - the voiceover is beautiful! What a gift to hear your voice. So much gratitude for the gifts you share in your writing and the voiceover.
Thank you so much, Sarah! Grateful for you.
You description of this time between Advent and Lent evoked in me the memory of the pause between contractions. And those who have trod that path know with certainty the need for rest--the absolute lunacy of doing anything other than resting in that pause. I’m taking that with me as I seek to find more silence and rest. Sharing in case that embodied memory is helpful to anyone else.
What a perfect and powerful metaphor. I remember being awestruck (in the midst of all the pain!) that my body knew how to rest between contractions, even that big pause between transition and pushing. Further proof of how Sabbath is baked into every corner of creation. Thank you for sharing this: "the absolute lunacy of doing anything other than resting in that pause."