A Traveller’s Notes

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Yesterday I took advice from others travelling life’s journey…

Claire wrote about her daughter’s decision to leave university:

‘…Things don’t always work out the way we want and expect. They’re not always easy or right. I’m so proud of my daughter for knowing herself enough to say “I’m not ready”… I’m proud of my kid, whether she’s at uni or at home, whether she’s a teacher or a cook or a candlestick maker or anything else…

I sometimes need the courage to change direction.

In church Lou talked about the significance of Jesus being baptised in the river Jordan, The Jews crossed the Jordan to move on from years of wandering in the desert to enter their Promised Land. Jesus was moving on from thirty years of obscurity to his three years of visible active ministry.

I sometimes need to move on from one part of my journey to the next.

I read about Isaac, a rich man with flocks and herds. Travelling through a dry desert region his herdsmen dig and discover a well of fresh water. The local herdsmen quarrel with Isaac’s herdsmen and say it’s theirs. Rather than start a conflict Isaac and his men decide to move on. This happens a second time. Isaac moves on again to maintain peace.

I sometimes need to avoid journeying disagreements.

In ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ the agnostic St Clare is impressed by Uncle Tom’s faith, but is put off Christianity by the hypocrisy of slave owners: ‘My view of Christianity is such… that I think no man can consistently profess it without throwing the whole wight of his being against this monstrous system of injustice that lies at the foundation of our society.’

I sometimes need to travel passionately

 I was reminded of the Willie Nelson song:

Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble
When you’re perfect in every way
I can’t wait to look in the mirror
‘Cause I get better lookin’ each day

I always need to travel humbly

12 thoughts on “A Traveller’s Notes”

  2. Malcolm, I always enjoy your musings. Your traveller’s notes give us much to ponder. Humbly, (because I’ve fallen flat on my faith!), I thank God for the redirects, changes, and loving me as a Father in my so humanly state! Aren’t we blessed? You’re a gifted writer, Malcolm.

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  4. Willie Nelson has quite an extraordinary voice for an older man. I enjoyed watching his recording of the “Humble” song. Of course, your message about life’s journey is a good one. Thank you. 🙂

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