I’ve often heard it said that all of our responsibility is simply to respond to God’s ability, and, while I understand the sentiment, I believe it could be articulated even more helpfully as there so frequently seems to be a need for more specificity and right timing in making worthwhile decisions.

On Heartstrings

I appreciated listening today to a podcast interview of a singer and songwriter whose music constituted part of the soundtrack of one of the most difficult and silent periods of my life as he described an experience of, rather than simply blending in, talking openly about his individual views on public affairs despite intimidation from media corporations and, not only living to tell the tale, but even feeling good about his decision in hindsight.

On Blind Landings

So often I have pondered what the difference is between outwardly evident and inwardly felt responsibility when it comes to matters as seemingly small as the rescue of a little fly from a droplet of water or as monumentally big as what appear to be abandoned duties observed in authority figures.

But, as I learn, what has become increasingly evident, especially when the way forward seems very overgrown or obscured, is that I am really only actually aware of what feels to me like my own responsibility – and what it feels like to at least attempt to follow the call of my own heart.