No Jin

September 22

No Jin

I molested the touch control lamp. I had no trouble turning it on, but could never figure how to turn it off; therefore I let the light shine in the daytime. I called looking for guidance, “lick your fingers then try again,” was the glib suggestion. I offered that I was not interested in becoming that intimate with said lamp. Sometimes connections are made easily, other times they cannot be made at all; still there are times the renewal of a connection is determined by my willingness to up the ante. Am I willing to put a little spit into the effort or will I leave the light to burn?

Invent small pleasures

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WILLING PIECRUST

I lay the crust of my will over the pie plate of Gods’ will for me.

I must have the willingness to trim off the excess.

I hesitate--- I worked hard to roll it out.

I know from past experience when hot issues come up

These tags and hanging-ons burn and drop

Sometimes ruining the flavor and appearance of the whole.

It is easier to cut loose the things outside God-given intent.

I get the pie in its entirety when I crimp and bend

To the shape of my life.