Normally in November, I am distracted by the busyness that is
college basketball. Needless to say..this is NOT an ordinary November.
The pandemic year 2020 has taught me a lot about patience. Foremost, being patient
has presented me with an opportunity to pay attention to things beyond the world
as I wish it to be. I have become somewhat thankful for this gift of
attentiveness. It has allowed me to see some things that were once unseen.
The landscape this winter is no longer shadowed by my own preoccupations. I
think this is a good thing.
Christmas is soon coming to this year unlike any
other. As I decorate our tree, I plan to appreciate the small ornaments of my
existence that busyness had neglected. So much is shaped by our vision, our
capacity for attentiveness.
Be patient. Pay attention to the compelling newness of November. Even without the bounce of a basketball!
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