Comments on: The Grace of Gradual Change http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/ A risk a day keeps you on your way to a reality that rocks! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:14:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Where Have I Been? Writing More Than I Thought About a Creative Life « Our Lady of the Spiral Notebook http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-1491 Where Have I Been? Writing More Than I Thought About a Creative Life « Our Lady of the Spiral Notebook Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:26:19 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-1491 [...] The Grace of Gradual Change I think we all know that any REAL risk will push our comfort zones, but I’ve realized in the past few weeks that some zones are more uncomfortable than others. Read more [...] [...] The Grace of Gradual Change I think we all know that any REAL risk will push our comfort zones, but I’ve realized in the past few weeks that some zones are more uncomfortable than others. Read more [...]

]]> By: Kory Wells http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-485 Kory Wells Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:20:37 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-485 Dear Julett, I'm both humbled and delighted that this feels like a safe place to share what's tugging at your soul right now - and you're right, it is. The vision you describe would definitely push most people's comfort zones, I think. You are wise to recognize the particular way that you would feel most threatened. I just read the book Devotion by Dani Shapiro, and she talks about living - for a time - "the closest thing to a solitary life that was reasonable for me, given both my nature and my circumstances" and how difficult it is to transition back and forth between "hermit" and our worldly obligations. I feel sure that your way will become clear with more time, meditation and prayer. Whether you jump in with both (chicken) feet or find a way to more gradually develop the homeless mission you envision, know that prayers and "you go girl" blessings are with you. Please check back in again and let us know how you're doing! Kory P.S. More about the book Devotion on my blog at http://korywells.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/dani-shapiro-questions-personal-faith-in-devotion/ Dear Julett,

I’m both humbled and delighted that this feels like a safe place to share what’s tugging at your soul right now – and you’re right, it is. The vision you describe would definitely push most people’s comfort zones, I think. You are wise to recognize the particular way that you would feel most threatened. I just read the book Devotion by Dani Shapiro, and she talks about living – for a time – “the closest thing to a solitary life that was reasonable for me, given both my nature and my circumstances” and how difficult it is to transition back and forth between “hermit” and our worldly obligations. I feel sure that your way will become clear with more time, meditation and prayer. Whether you jump in with both (chicken) feet or find a way to more gradually develop the homeless mission you envision, know that prayers and “you go girl” blessings are with you. Please check back in again and let us know how you’re doing!

Kory

P.S. More about the book Devotion on my blog at http://korywells.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/dani-shapiro-questions-personal-faith-in-devotion/

]]> By: Julett M. Broadnax http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-479 Julett M. Broadnax Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:12:49 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-479 Everywhere I turn, I seem to be encouraged to take a drastic step that has been ruminating in my soul for some time. I am not a spring chicken, but rather an elderly hen - who still wants to spread her wings and attempt to fly - by the seat of my pants. I lead a somewhat contemplative, quiet life - with much time to meditate on scripture, do a little writing, see directees and do one day retreats - and sometimes 8 day retreats in a retreat house. Now, this tug seems to be calling me in a completely new direction - of providing for and living with homeless women in a safe haven, to listen to their stories and give encouragement to enable them to become self-sufficient. I am both excited and fearful - yet in my prayers I always remember that if God calls you he will be with you and give you all the necessary tools to accomplish His work. I need so many prayers and encouragement as I make up a "game plan" to implement this calling. This seems like a safe place to share this. My biggest fear is that my contemplative, meditative space will be invaded - and I know how necessary this is to keep my balance. Everywhere I turn, I seem to be encouraged to take a drastic step that has been ruminating in my soul for some time. I am not a spring chicken, but rather an elderly hen – who still wants to spread her wings and attempt to fly – by the seat of my pants. I lead a somewhat contemplative, quiet life – with much time to meditate on scripture, do a little writing, see directees and do one day retreats – and sometimes 8 day retreats in a retreat house. Now, this tug seems to be calling me in a completely new direction – of providing for and living with homeless women in a safe haven, to listen to their stories and give encouragement to enable them to become self-sufficient. I am both excited and fearful – yet in my prayers I always remember that if God calls you he will be with you and give you all the necessary tools to accomplish His work. I need so many prayers and encouragement as I make up a “game plan” to implement this calling. This seems like a safe place to share this. My biggest fear is that my contemplative, meditative space will be invaded – and I know how necessary this is to keep my balance.

]]> By: Kory Wells http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Kory Wells Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:16:19 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-455 Laura, I've always had trouble with morning pages, too. Hmmm...the synchronicity continues... Laura, I’ve always had trouble with morning pages, too. Hmmm…the synchronicity continues…

]]> By: Kory Wells http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-454 Kory Wells Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:14:01 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-454 Tessa from the Lenten e-course (you're the 2nd "Tessa" to comment!): Wow, do I understand completely what you mean by "calling" being too gentle of a word in certain situations! Since you're new to the Risk-a-Day blog, let me point out: this is a GROUP effort about all things risk-related, so don't think for a minute that I'm managing to blog every day. I write for this blog on the 4th of every month. My personal blog, by the way, is called "Our Lady of the Spiral Notebook" and is at http://korywells.wordpress.com. All best with your journey and blogging. Your blog address didn't seem to register correctly on the comment-if you don't mind sharing here, come back and leave another comment and just type in your blog address so we can check in on you! Tessa from the Lenten e-course (you’re the 2nd “Tessa” to comment!): Wow, do I understand completely what you mean by “calling” being too gentle of a word in certain situations! Since you’re new to the Risk-a-Day blog, let me point out: this is a GROUP effort about all things risk-related, so don’t think for a minute that I’m managing to blog every day. I write for this blog on the 4th of every month.

My personal blog, by the way, is called “Our Lady of the Spiral Notebook” and is at http://korywells.wordpress.com.

All best with your journey and blogging. Your blog address didn’t seem to register correctly on the comment-if you don’t mind sharing here, come back and leave another comment and just type in your blog address so we can check in on you!

]]> By: tessa http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-453 tessa Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:24:17 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-453 Thank you so much for this. Honesty is such a blessing, like a waterfall on parched ground. I misread your title, seeing it as: risk a blog a day. When I started the ecourse for Lent, I felt called - that's too gentle a word - to write my first blog. This weekend I felt called to start writing a post every day.. This is such a risk for me...right beyond the comfort zone! So thank you for the title, and of course, your honesty! Thank you so much for this. Honesty is such a blessing, like a waterfall on parched ground. I misread your title, seeing it as: risk a blog a day. When I started the ecourse for Lent, I felt called – that’s too gentle a word – to write my first blog. This weekend I felt called to start writing a post every day.. This is such a risk for me…right beyond the comfort zone! So thank you for the title, and of course, your honesty!

]]> By: Laura http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Laura Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:48:31 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-449 Hey, Kory - You spoke directly to the reason I don't do a lot of things. What they will "make" me do on the other side. I have had this fear about my Morning Pages for, well, pretty much forever. But, on my good days, I still write them, and know that there's something else on the other side of whatever revelations might I might find as a result of being with me during that time: choice. Whew! On another note, I know some people who have chickens here in Atlanta, and we have them on the farm, too! Isn't synchronicity cool?! Hey, Kory –

You spoke directly to the reason I don’t do a lot of things. What they will “make” me do on the other side. I have had this fear about my Morning Pages for, well, pretty much forever. But, on my good days, I still write them, and know that there’s something else on the other side of whatever revelations might I might find as a result of being with me during that time: choice. Whew!

On another note, I know some people who have chickens here in Atlanta, and we have them on the farm, too!

Isn’t synchronicity cool?!

]]> By: Kory Wells http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Kory Wells Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:44:46 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-447 Betsey: Thanks for the empathy and the nudge. Jill: Wow, come leave a comment any time! ;-) Tessa: A friend with hens? Yet more proof that we are on paths which intersect again and again! Thanks to you all for the kind words! Betsey: Thanks for the empathy and the nudge.

Jill: Wow, come leave a comment any time! ;-)

Tessa: A friend with hens? Yet more proof that we are on paths which intersect again and again!

Thanks to you all for the kind words!

]]> By: Tessa http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-446 Tessa Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:25:50 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-446 Beautifully written, Kory. And if you do decide to raise chickens, I will have to put you in touch with a friend of mine who has hens. Beautifully written, Kory.

And if you do decide to raise chickens, I will have to put you in touch with a friend of mine who has hens.

]]> By: Jill Davis http://www.riskaday.com/risks/grace-of-gradual-change/comment-page-1/#comment-445 Jill Davis Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:15:15 +0000 http://www.laurabiering.com/riskaday.com/?p=763#comment-445 This is BRILLIANT Kory!! This is BRILLIANT Kory!!

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