So quiet here.
Great two hour walk through the property, then a swim and a few pints of James Squires at the New Norcia pub.
I am feeling a little flat today.
So many things I want to think about, do, be etc etc.
The good thing about being here is that the silence, prayer and balance give space for the issues to come to the surface, and an opportunity to deal with them more carefully and deeply than in the hurley burley of running around being teacher, dad, husband, friend etc etc
I have a few good chats with Malcolm, the minister at Coralie's church, who has come here for the first time. His views on Chritian life are refreshing and full of vigiour and vibe. We don't always agree, but dialogue bvery quickly helps you to clarrify your own position.
Some books I've been reading here are:
Beyond the Walls : Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life
Light through Darkness
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