I read A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean over the weekend. My boss lent it to me, and it was an inspiring read. The beauty of nature abounds, as does the depiction of a family who loves one another through triumph and challenge. Many years ago I viewed the movie yet reading the story now was timely and relevant. In a season of my life when change is prevalent, trusting in the relationships and presence of my family grounds me.
I also recently read this thoughtful piece on the artist Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal’s Music Takes It All In: ‘My Sweep Is Global” Rooted in the blues and connected worldwide, the musician, 83, is still looking ahead. Listening to his record often brings Brigid and me such joy as his voice and instrumentals cascade throughout our home. The below YouTube clip takes us through the streets of New Orleans, another of my favorites.
I hope these resources make us think, help us smile, and provide a reflective moment during this busy time. Blessings on your week ahead!
“Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don’t know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them – we can love completely without complete understanding.” -Norman Maclean
Keeping the Faith 