Catching Up, Getting Behind - All That...

Hi friends....

Boy have I been a lousy blogger. Let me give a little context.

I spent the end of July and nearly all of August sick. We are trying to figure out what is going on with me, but it is slow. I am currently doing much better, though trying to be aware of my environment and the ways in which how I live and work contribute to what has been happening in my body. I know that my immunity is in some ways compromised and so anytime some bug comes along I am powerless against. I also know that I am wrestling with exhaustion and growing in awareness of the ways I have lived my life that are unhealthy and not sustainable. Those realities have had a significant impact on my immunity, among other things. In light of that I am trying to work out new ways and rhythms of doing what I am called to do. So that is one part of why this space has sat idle for so long.

The second reason I have not written much (okay, at all) is that I realize that I only have so much writing in me. For those of you who have followed my blog for awhile, you might remember that I used to blog quite a lot, then it dried up for a couple of years. That dry spell corresponds to the time I wrote my book. Like I said, I only had so much writing in me, especially when combined with my other responsibilities. When I had finished writing the book...TA-DA! I started blogging again. It took me about two months to make the connection. I am a little slow. Anyway, as I was sick in August I was also trying to write a 5000 word piece (a "Q Short") on the topic of the "Gospel" for The Fermi Project. The Fermi Project is a cool online journal/community that was started by unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters co-author Gabe Lyons. In addition to the great journal, they also run a once-a-year TED-like event called "Q." Writing that short pretty much eclipsed any creative endeavor beyond preaching. So that is the other part of why no entries here.

Let me say I am honored that any of you show up to read anything here. I am back to chronicling the aspects of this life that intrigue, interest, or otherwise capture my attention. I will try and do a better job of communicating when things get out of whack. I look forward to interacting with you in the space and community that has been created here. Thanks.

Comments

[rebekah]

Thanks Tim for being so transparent and real. You have no idea how much that means to me. We are praying for you and your family!

[Sally Rymer]

Good to have you back in the blog world :-)

[Grant W.]

Self care...it's like hunting the "white stag" isn't it? Let me know when you figure out how to do it. Maybe you should write a book about it. Oh wait... :)

[Samantha Lewis]

We're all okay with you taking your time to get healthy and taking long blog breaks - don't worry!

I always wonder if we actually took Sunday as a true sabbath day (or one day of the week) if we would truly be rested for the new week and be blessed for taking that day...but man, is it hard to REST!

Sam

[BrianRice]

Hey Tim:
Just wanted to say hi and let you know how much I appreciate your work. I mainly work in the area of leadership development and spiritual formation and your book Intuitive Leadership, was simply an insightful and delightful work of heart and mind.

May you move into full recovery and discern the best places to offer your gifts to the church and world.
brian

[liz perry]

ahhhhh, it's hard to think that the our spontaneous and fervent spirits are on the same team as our very limited physical bodies. so often for it feels like the infinite and finite oppose -- when our minds are too tired to compose sentences or our bodies are too sick to go out. i don't know why this is ...

but we pray you get well. and thank you always for your ministry of presence in the church! we are continually blessed by the ethos of your life.

[Tim]

Thanks for all the supportive comments, friends. You and your words are deeply appreciated.