Today's beauty...

It has been a while since I was able to 

light all my lampadas in the morning.

It's such a blessing to be able to do...

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I've been thinking a lot about our condition here on this earth

and how so many things can throw us off,

even of routine things...

Consistency, constant-ness, firmness, resolute purpose,

stability, all are part of what I am thinking of

and that not many of us fully have...

at least if we are honest...

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A bad head cold, unexpected events, a new 

responsibility, the changing of seasons, 

all can impact what we wish we were easily:

constant, not inconsistent, not 

easily 'off our game' or derailed from a new purpose...

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It's hardest I think about the spiritual life.

I've seen it in my life, 

in the life of my friends, 

we try to start something new or anew,

whether it's a more structured or consistent prayer routine,

or spiritual reading or trying to have balance of 

computer/non-computer time,

or whatever it is that we are aware of struggling with.

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It's a challenge for sure. 

But not something to be dismayed at,

just something to keep at I think.

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I find that regular confession also helps so much;

it's like one gets to start over and is renewed...

for the challenge of this life,

for seeking to love Christ more...

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In other news,

I made the last plum torte of the season.

I hope to share it with Mr. Husband this week...

perhaps with some whipping cream...