I’ve been thinking a lot about The Merton Prayer today:
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. nor do I really know myself,
For I am not certain where this will end. For I am not certain of much.
I am, however, certain of just one thing: I am truly not alone in this darkness. Not by a long shot.
I’ve found myself deep in thought too much. Simple thoughts have become large and complex, and fast. I’ve become anxious and overwhelmed by the state of the world in which we live. But haven’t we all? Haven’t we all had enough of this? You can’t tell me this game of cat and mouse hasn’t worn any of you down, too.
But, I’ve found comfort in my best friends. I’ve been getting into listening and writing music. I’ve started putting words into my book again. I’ve been trying to be more kind to and patient with myself. Nothing’s perfect, I wish it was, but it has made a difference.
So, not all is lost. Actually, if I’m being honest, most has been found. And lately… well, that’s enough for me.