The Unknowing

As I am growing closer to the fourth quarter of life, more often than not, I am finding myself in situations that are perplexing to me. I used to feel informed and knowledgeable. Now, I feel quite the opposite. I have a new found awareness that there is more and more I don’t know.

This unknowing hits me in the Apple Store at Mayfair mall. It became very apparent as I watched the Grammy Awards last week. And it’s extremely profound when I try to decipher the foreign language my grandkids use to speak to each other. They get a real kick out of trying to explain the modern vernacular to this old gal.

All this sudden unknowing has me a little scared and sad. It’s a reminder of the rapid passing of time. But it also intrigues me. It’s a call to learn something new or try something new.  That is a challenge I’m willing to take on.

We deal with much deeper unknowings every day that can leave us scared and sad. The future of our country, our world, our church, ourselves, and those we love, are just a few examples. Fear of the unknown is a common thread that binds us all.

Next Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00 we will come together with that common thread for “Well Time and More” to hear Betsy Gonwa teach us how to befriend the fear and trepidation and move into the unknown with gentleness and grace. With the examples of mystics like St. John of the Cross and St. Ignatius of Loyola, along with scientists and present-day authors, we will find the silver lining in the unknown.

I “know” you will want to be there.

Joan

Click here for a description of the “Well Time and More” event.

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