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Keep your eyes on the goal

Tennis. I took lessons once upon a time. During my elementary school years. Early morning lessons to avoid the tropical midday heat of Surabaya. 

I learned how to hold the racket. Practiced forehand and backhand. And remember this advice, “Keep your eyes on the ball.” 

Somehow watching the ball instead of the court and other players and my racket meant I had a chance of hitting it across the net.

Attempting to play tennis.
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God’s inner work

Several years ago we attend a conference at the beach. In Thailand.  One morning I’m out for a walk as the sun rises.

Beach walk in Thailand as the sun rises.

I stop and gaze at the ocean.  The waves roll gently. In and out. Steady.

I’m in the middle of fog and forgetfulness. A strange season of life. Change. Reminders that I’m aging. 

Inside and out, I don’t feel like myself.