I had a really good weekend away – a spiritual retreat at Launde Abbey. A few ‘revelations’ from God. Not huge revelations but deep ones. I prefer that kind anyway, given the choice! A couple of things about me, a couple about God and a few about (general and specific) others. There was a realigning then cementing of a few bricks that have recently been forced into place by my good self in a rather unskilled manner.
It was good. Not just for the spiritual but for the physical and the social aswell. The food was good, the chocolate was really good. the cognac was great, the house was beautiful and the surroundings were amazing.
And I really love being with people. I love watching them, figuring out what makes them tick. I like to discover the treasures inside a person – especially when they aren’t easy to spot at first glance. And I enjoy finding the cracks and the scars – especially when first impressions would lead you to believe there aren’t any. Look long enough and you’ll always find both. I find, personally, that when I’ve seen something of the treasures inside and identified a few cracks, the loving is easy. (Tried not to stare at people too much. I’ve found in the past that people generally just get the wrong idea 
It ain’t pretty!)
James, a very funny guy, told me about ASBO Jesus, the webiste the cartoon above has been copied from – I love it! It encompasses the doubts and confusion which are central to my, and many other Christians’, relationship with God but which a large proportion of the church scarily seem to have sussed! The one above makes me laugh because it Sooo reflects the basis of my faith 
I’ll be posting a few asbo cartoons in the nest few days.
Anyway, to more important things – advent calendar chocolate. Sadly beginning to feel excited about what shape it will be. And then back to work!
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