enema for my brain
September 2nd, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
sometimes circumstances in my life work very similar to an enema for my brain.
granted, i have never had an enema of any kind before, so perhaps this is just speculation.
life has been hectic lately. despite my hesitation of public speaking, i’ve taken on a few more opportunities. chris has been working a lot. my family has a little drama going down. his family is going through the loss of his grandpa. there are airports and plane tickets and bills and cars making funny noises and deadlines and emails and laundry and exciting book things and friends coming into town and friends moving and friends grieving.
maybe it’s the cumulative result of all of these things over the last two weeks that have caused this flush of any kind of creative output from my head, but that’s where i am at. anything noteworthy or newsworthy or thought provoking or interesting at all has been removed completely from my brain.
so i won’t be talking much until it has been refilled. and the temptation during times like these is to fill it up with things that are easy to process, or fun to absorb, but meaningless. during this time i will be shutting up and listening. praying and listening.
and i’ll see you soon.
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daniel d said,
September 2, 2008 at 12:47 pm
you go girl. we should all take a listening fast once in a while. giving up the clutter so that we can hear His voice.
Andy McMahon said,
September 2, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Praying for you and Chris still Anne. Keep it up. And listen for Him. Awesome.
Kyle Stickens said,
September 2, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Anne…I totally know how you feel. My focus is totally on my son right now as he’s in the hospital. I continue to read and search for something great to write about, but right now Wakeland is the greatest thing I can think to write about! Grace and Peace to you during your time of loss!
emma said,
September 2, 2008 at 1:13 pm
take all the time you need…
janowen said,
September 2, 2008 at 1:28 pm
anne, you should read my blog on fasting from and feasting on…….might be appropriate right now…
http://www.aworshipfulheart.typepad.com (feast or famine)
Derek said,
September 2, 2008 at 1:50 pm
You need to do what you need to do. When I stop trying to find the things in life that might give me something to think/write about– like intentionally analyzing things– the result is that it’s more real, more profound, and has less of me in it. So go and do the things that need to be done and you’ll probably find that taking a break from trying to blog will actually give you more to think about.
Kelli said,
September 2, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Good for you. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers
Jodi said,
September 2, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Good for you.
Sarah Markley said,
September 2, 2008 at 2:33 pm
flushing is good. one should always flush.
creativity is stunted if a person never rests.
and good self awareness on your part, anne. =)
jon mark said,
September 2, 2008 at 2:37 pm
read john 4 and add “begging God” to your list of activities…
Crystal Renaud said,
September 2, 2008 at 4:46 pm
speaking as the daughter of a former medical professional, i can tell you that enemas are a good thing. i love you.
Janey said,
September 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm
That sounds good. My brain has felt like it’s been shut off. And I’ve been needing to re-fuel and rest. I’ve taken a couple of days off from work which I’ve needed.
And so, instead of writing in my own blog I’ve been busy reading other people’s blogs and sometimes commenting and having some fun convo’s with people.
It’s a slice!
Phil Thompson said,
September 2, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Anne, you’ve been a tremendous encouragement to me, i trust God will pour his grace upon you guys during this time. Good things are ahead.
Kyle said,
September 2, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I’ll be praying for you Anne.
Come back rejuvenated and filled with energy and passion and healing from the Lord.
http://www.vagabondrunn.wordpress.com
Lory said,
September 2, 2008 at 10:37 pm
we will still be here when you come back….take all the time you need.
Melinda said,
September 3, 2008 at 9:35 am
My season in life has let me numb, too. I will pray with empathy.
Carol said,
September 3, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Our love and prayers for you guys. I understand times of sifting and my heart goes out to you.
Tracey said,
September 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I love the psalms…”Be quiet and experience that I am God…” Experience all of Him during your time of quiet…You will be in my prayers!
Dave said,
September 4, 2008 at 12:00 am
Sometimes meeting life where you are at, is really just the best thing. That’s where I’m at - its hard to “rest” when so much stuff is coming at you.
kristiapplesauce said,
September 4, 2008 at 1:51 pm
please don’t ever say or use that word in anyway ever again.
tam said,
September 4, 2008 at 5:37 pm
praying with you…