I spent the Lenten season this year in self-reflection as a way to prepare for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. I returned to a daily scripture reading, a practice I can’t remember when or why I abandoned. I listened more than I spoke and learned that silent contemplation is extremely uncomfortable for even those who purport to know us best. I placed my trust in the obvious – that we are mere vessels in this life –and learned that trust is not a familiar commodity to many of us. In the end, I arrived at a single question. How do we define what is reasonable in today’s terms. Continue reading
