The monastery gates fling wide for such wisdom. Many a young seeker has mistaken discipline for devotion—and ended up worshipping the idol of their own routine. The Spirit is not a gym coach with a clipboard. She comes in the hush before coffee, in muddy pawprints on the floor, in the breath between barks. God is not impressed by your 5AM abs. But She delights in your 10AM awareness. Welcome to the true liturgy of lingering.
Thank you for such a beautiful reflection. It’s funny that you used the word “clipboard” - I named my ego self Clipboard Colette awhile back and it has helped me see when I’m not aligned with my true self.
Clipboard Colette! Now that’s a proper little trickster to keep around. I bow to your self-awareness, naming the ego is half the game. The other half is smiling when she still tries to run the liturgy. May your mornings be muddy-pawed and unhurried.
“Late for a squirrel convention “ 😂
So good, Colette.
That’s my favorite part too, Sharon!
So delicious… the deep knowing in the marrow that all shall be well…
The monastery gates fling wide for such wisdom. Many a young seeker has mistaken discipline for devotion—and ended up worshipping the idol of their own routine. The Spirit is not a gym coach with a clipboard. She comes in the hush before coffee, in muddy pawprints on the floor, in the breath between barks. God is not impressed by your 5AM abs. But She delights in your 10AM awareness. Welcome to the true liturgy of lingering.
Virgin Monk Boy
Thank you for such a beautiful reflection. It’s funny that you used the word “clipboard” - I named my ego self Clipboard Colette awhile back and it has helped me see when I’m not aligned with my true self.
Clipboard Colette! Now that’s a proper little trickster to keep around. I bow to your self-awareness, naming the ego is half the game. The other half is smiling when she still tries to run the liturgy. May your mornings be muddy-pawed and unhurried.
Virgin Monk Boy
Wow. What a subtitle. I can relate to so, so much of this!
This is so good. Really love your writing Colette!