I am very fortunate to be able to have some time most mornings for 'self.' It is a quiet time of doing puzzles: Jumble, Celebrity Cipher, Newsday Crossword, and, of course, the Sudoku. Some days I actually finish all four. Taking on these daily Advent pictures has added time for myself. Choosing and applying the colors, thinking about the day's offering, all quiet time. PLUS I continue to read the chapter a day of Luke. This is even more time away from 'communication' with others. And I have learned that reading Luke BEFORE I play with the colors is better. More time to meditate on the chapter. Like today there were included six parables, count them SIX. And in addition, a couple of little asides. So, once again, a chance to lament the demise of the swine herd. And what about the one where Jesus notices that power went out from him. I've always wondered if that meant that there was power taken away from the whole of his power and therefore it could get used up or that there might be an unlimited supply. Then I think, no, this is Jesus we're talking about. God has power going on forever. But these thoughts do surface every time I hear the story.
