I was referred to the following written piece ("The Success of Failure"). While it is written about Karl Kruger and his team's (Heart of Gold) attempt in this year's R2AK, I think it holds lessons for all of us.
I'll wait while you read the piece.
Finished? Do you see what I mean?
How do you learn? Most of us, myself included, learn by failing at something, taking a look at why, and having another go. Ideally we have some sort of living community that helps us process the entire experience. What keeps you coming back, trying something a little different? Where do you find the support to continue on? Are you willing to be as compassionate to yourself as you so freely are with others?
Julian of Norwich has a great quote:
"God judges us according to our true essence, which [God] keeps whole and safe, inside [Godself] always. Divine judgment reflects our Beloved's righteousness. But human judgment reflects our changeable fleshliness. . . . I could not find blame and anger anywhere in God!" [1]
Hope you are finding time to enjoy a life on the water.
Blessed be,
Joel
[1] Julian of Norwich, translation by Mirabai Starr, The Showings of Julian of Norwich: A New Translation (Hampton Roads: 2013), 111-112.
