"Often our deep desires are hidden below a confusing mass of less important but more clamorous, insistent wants, needs and longings." ~ Annemarie Pauli
Today I helped facilitate the Chemin Neuf Community Day. The themes of the day were Ignatian desires, consolation, and desolation. This quote was one of the lines I used to describe our challenging the work of naming our desires can be. I think today we hurry at a frantic pace and do not really take the time to be still and sort through the maze of longings deep within us.
Since returning from Bali, I have been somewhat miserable. Well, maybe not initially but with the weather being seasonably normal I am not a happy camper. I am daydreaming about being on a beach in Bali more and more often. Ugh! Gotta get a new perspective on life. Can I survive the desolation?
Today though as I described desires, consolation, and desolation I became even a little more aware of my own desires about traveling, warm weather, and healthy lifestyles. This week I have been thinking quite a bit about photography and how looking through a camera lens is a relaxing activity for me. I wonder if someone would hire me on to be a travel photojournalist? I am guessing that could be a fun career.
I must find some time in the near future to go away to a quiet place and sort through the longings of my heart.
Do you know the holy desires of your heart?
Peace,
Suzanne
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