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If I listen hard enough and wait patiently, more times than not, the direction I need becomes clear. It's all about "signs", the things that are placed in my path that give me the notions and the thoughts that provoke me and nudge me...sometimes softly, sometimes like great boulders.
The other night I started reading the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson. It's enjoyable enough...but I admit, it is a slow read. A very slow start which never really gathers steam. Yet I continue to read, to work my way through this book. It's not a long novel by any stretch at only 247 pages. But there are no chapters, no real divisions in the book, so I stop where there seems to be a natural pause. I haven't questioned why I'm continuing to read this book -- it's not gripping, it's not a quick page turner. It seems to take me a long time to read each page. I've decided that's the way it is meant to be read. That's the way it was written, so that the reader will take the time to ponder and absorb the content.
This is the story of a man who is nearing the end of his life and he's writing his story, the family story for his son. Something that his son will be able to read, to know the stories, to know his history. And there was the reminder. Something that I have set myself to do. Something that I have been putting off. Here is the "boulder" that has fallen into my path. What made me choose this book over others when I was in the library? Divine guidance I'd say. I had picked up the next novel by this author which mentioned her previous work so I chose that as well.
Every life has a story, usually more than one. Isn't your story worth telling?
*photo originally uploaded to flickr by ((Jenny)) January 6, 2009
8 comments:
Haven’t yet had that boulder nudge me but yours is definitely a story worth telling – in whatever way, shape or form you choose to tell it.
(And you have that “gift” for patiently listening and watching for those signs of guidance.)
You are telling your story everyday, Sherry, little wonderful tidbits at a time. I hear it and love it and appreciate it. I do understand the call to do it in a bigger way though. May your path get cleared of all boulders, or may you find a way up and over anything in your way.
ox ox
A very beautiful written post! I do believe someone has a hand in guiding us either around the boulder or head on into it for a lesson for us to learn or teach others. No matter was our path is we are not alone.
I would love to hear your story.
Have a golden day!
An Unmistakable Touch of Grace as Cheryl would say, this book is reminding you to start the story of your life for your boys, which you have wanted to do for so long now :) I love how the universe works, we just have to be open to the suggestions.
HI Sherry,
Thank you for honoring me with a small vulnerable token of you and your sister's story on my blog. My heart ached for that pain. You have such a beautiful way of revealing "story" and just be patient for the quietest of guidance. I pray your unique vision continues to emerge!
Blessings
Lani
Well - they do say there is a book in everyone .
I feel there are many - one big book would be unmanagable - perhaps short stories from the chapters in your life .
It would have been good for me to write things from my 20`s / 30`s and compare until i felt like doing a " last chapter " - most are in my head - some pushed away and " forgotten " - others scribbled in notebooks . But for others to see in written form and see the true you and know who you were and your experiences - that`s a good idea to do it .To leave your own written legacy
Btw- i`m still chuckling at the fireman !! I had a pig of a day until i read that !! tHANKS !!
Go where your heart leads you. You are a gifted writer. I think you just need a little nudging. But for me I would not know how to take the first step. I guess you have to take that leap of faith and then the net will appear.
Dearest Sherry,
I adore the way you think -- that books you were meant to read will find their way to you. Wish we could have tea -- we would have so much to talk about.
I love the three columns!
xoxox
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