FREEDOM CUT ME LOOSE
Freedom has cut me loose in a way I did not expect. The U.S. presidential election literally and instantly cured me of my cable news addiction, opening up more time and space for contemplation.
This makes me think of something Merton says about TV: "It could become an unnatural surrogate for contemplation and should be used with extreme care and discrimination by anyone who might hope to take interior life seriously."
With that said, if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election, I would be glued to CNN (right now) watching every political moment play out... for potentially years to come. But now that a result I absolutely do not want has been thrust on me, I wonder if it could be an invitation to let myself be led consciously into the second half of life? (Falling Upward 2024).
Next.
A current guide writes something startling to me that I want to pass on. I've edited the guide's reply so it speaks to the U.S. election result and not to a past personal situation of mine: "You have to remember this (election) is just a piece of the whole-- even if it didn't work out-- the magic you (and so many other people) were dreaming of is there."
The magic IS THERE even if the election didn't work out. Now instead of singing, "Freedom cut me loose" I sing-- Freedom welcome me! Freedom care for me. Freedom give me roots and flowers and wings.
As a "loser!" and a fool for Christ, I pray--- God give these things to children now and everyone who desires them.
We'll see what happens?
Cb
