I've been reading about a village in France that sheltered hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. The action was led by a local priest who was a pacifist despite it being completely against his nature. The villagers described him, and here is the translation, as, "A violent man, conquered by God." I really try to have a gentle way of being in the world, but it doesn't come naturally to me.
Oh, I understand that completely. Trust me, I do. I also know that some days you're more successful than others. At least that's true for me. It's pretty simple, but it's not easy.
Thanks for this reminder, Brent. I love your gentle way of being in the world. It helps to know there are kindred spirits out there.
I've been reading about a village in France that sheltered hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. The action was led by a local priest who was a pacifist despite it being completely against his nature. The villagers described him, and here is the translation, as, "A violent man, conquered by God." I really try to have a gentle way of being in the world, but it doesn't come naturally to me.
Oh, I understand that completely. Trust me, I do. I also know that some days you're more successful than others. At least that's true for me. It's pretty simple, but it's not easy.