Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Things I should be doing more often

There are some things that, given the joy I experience when I do them, I simply don't do often enough. Take hiking, for instance. Whenever I'm outside walking in the woods, I feel a sense of peace and belonging. It also usually makes me want to respond to God with worship. But for all the good it does my soul, I'm more likely to spend the weekend sitting around the house. Another one of these things, and the reason I'm making this post, is going to the library. I always forget the sheer joy I feel at being surrounded by thousands of books, any of which I am free to take home. It's exhilarating. I'm at the library right now, and I must say I'm pretty happy with my take.
  • 1 fantasy novel (by the author who is slated to finish Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series)
  • 1 non-fiction book about a master violin maker (It interests me every time I go to visit Liz at The Open Book, but I've not been willing to spend the money on it.)
  • 2 books of mandolin music / technique (The only two the library has, sadly. They won't provide a bountiful source for this particular interest.)
  • 1 book of Rembrandt's art (Besides being ridiculously awesome artists, the great master painters can provide inspiration on the use of light that translates to photography.)
  • 2 books of photography (Looking at the selection they have is ridiculously exciting, because these books are expensive to buy.)
What things should you be doing more often?
Posted by at 6:17 PM

2 comments:

  1. My thoughts, in no particular order:

    running. not because i have to, but rather because i feel more alive as a result. same for hiking!

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    exercising my creativity, not just by ability to follow a pattern.

    &

    actually wrestling with myself (and sometimes with God, I think) to be real and alive and obedient to Christ.
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  2. I completely identify with the peace you feel around books. I always get rejuvenated after spending time in a bookstore. Considering my funds, though, I might want to consider transitioning to a library, myself.

    What things should I be doing more often? Let's see...

    Exercise, both aerobic and weight-training, prayer (Daily Hours helps), drawing, writing, reading, maybe some sculpting and painting, learning electrical circuits... I'm sure I'm forgetting something...
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