after the rain
Categories: uncategorized
Date: 17 April 2007 15:20:00
I have received several requests for an update, but it's just not like that any more.
My retreat gave me the chance to reflect on my life more profoundly than I have managed in a long time. Though I was aware beforehand that I wasn't looking forward to it, I really had little idea of the things I'd realise about myself and others while I was up there.
I have had to make some big decisions. On returning to Glasgow I was asked repeatedly "How was Pluscarden?" as though I'd visited Butlin's. And I have appropriately jolly replies for those moments, because that's the right thing to do. But something - deep - became clear while I was up there. Something sad and clear and healthy and strong. That's probably the closest I'll get to blogging it.
Everything just got heavier, but it's okay.
Smile Under Siege by Wicks.
