This Is It

“People who cling to the past and resist change have a hard time participating in God’s and their own future.” ~ Richard Rohr

The future is unfolding and we join in it here and now.  Full participation, looking forward while accepting the past, is absolutely necessary if we are to live out our lives in meaningful ways.  The universe is expanding in ever larger spheres and orbits.  Though this rapidly changing reality may be scary, it is undeniable.We cannot make ourselves ‘great-again’ by attempting to recreate the past.  But we can make ourselves great.  There is no turning back.  There is no standing still.  There is only moving forward.  Imagine this universe being created anew every moment…evolving, changing, and unfolding.  Who I have been is not who I am.  Who I will be is becoming.

This is the mystery and the miracle of constant union with God.  Created as co-creators, we have a responsibility and a mission to carry out our destiny.  Embrace change and celebrate life.  The future is in your hands and carried out by your efforts.

Robert Kenneth Jones is an innovator in the treatment of addiction and childhood abuse. In a career spanning over four decades, his work helping people recover from childhood abuse and addiction has earned him the respect of his peers. His blog, An Elephant for Breakfast, testifies to the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of life’s difficulties. We encourage you to visit and share this rich source of healing, inspiration and meditation. Contact Bob Jones on Linkedin Bob Jones’ blog An Elephant for Breakfast[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Full Steam Ahead

“Life is like a book. Some chapters are sad, some happy, and some exciting. But if you never turn the page…you never know what the next chapter holds.” ~ Zig Ziglar

The newest chapter of your story just opened.  Much has happened so far.  There have been friends, lovers, drama, disappointment, tragedy, thrills and spills.  It has every element of a best-seller.  Looking over the pages already written, there are things we might have scripted differently.But then the unfolding would have been altered, making it almost impossible to reach this part.  What a tale it is.  How interesting and compelling.  Wouldn’t it be sad if we made it boring and dull by sitting around, feeling sorry for ourselves, doing little or nothing?  This newest chapter could hold the climax to the whole thing.

Life is all about participating fully.  We might need time for rest, reflection and refueling, but never need to languish so long that the adventure goes on without us.  God has given us an amazing gift of here and now.  He puts a pen in our hands and asks us author this page.He gives us everything we need, waits with us, prays with us, celebrates with us and grieves with us.  He delights in what we do just as a parent delights in the development of the growing toddler.  Every step and every move are a source of joy.  As a grandfather, I get to hear wonderful stories about the never-a-dull-moment lives our little kids are living.This is the nature of full participation.  No dull moments.  No time for self-pity.  No more resentment.  Write your story well.  Move on.  Just like my Dad often said. ‘Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead’.

Robert Kenneth Jones is an innovator in the treatment of addiction and childhood abuse.In a career spanning over four decades, his work helping people recover from childhood abuse and addiction has earned him the respect of his peers.His blog, An Elephant for Breakfast, testifies to the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of life’s difficulties. We encourage you to visit and share this rich source of healing, inspiration and meditation.

Contact Bob Jones on Linkedin

Bob Jones’ blog An Elephant for Breakfast