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<\/a>Being gone for sesshin even as briefly as three days (and, really, this means two days, plus an evening and a morning), and the world becomes a new place.<\/p>\n
Not the least of it this morning getting up at ten to six was very, very easy.<\/p>\n
And my goodness that shower felt good!<\/p>\n
Stopping on my way to the office and indulging a latte urge was a pure and unmitigated treat. Felt deliciously wicked (a whole subject for further reflection, no doubt\u2026)<\/p>\n
And now at the office, every task feels numinous.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve dropped some dates into my calendar for the Rhode Island Interfaith project that they\u2019re trying to get off the ground. It\u2019s local clergy wanting to focus on poverty issues. I\u2019m also finally in the organizational loop for the UU Legislative Ministry, Rhode Island project. I think this is going to be a major outreach focus for me going forward, particularly as I gather there may be some supportive legislation for local involvement in Housing Firs<\/a>t<\/a>, something I\u2019m very interested in.<\/p>\n I do love that rhythm of reflection and engagement. And I love how each bleeds into the other, breathing life into the other, making each about the other\u2026<\/p>\n Good stuff.<\/p>\n The office is quiet right now, although the beginning bustle is happening just out side my open door, where they\u2019re setting up for the church\u2019s monthly Food Pantry.<\/p>\n