First, I am going into a new phase of life. I am not closing the book, I am going to the next chapter. I will be exploring a new part of the country, experimenting with new restaurants and developing a schedule free of alarm clocks. I look forward to it.
Second, I am looking at eternity not a few more years. I realize there is no point in me buying expensive books any more. Paper back or e-books will do. I am not going to take them with me and if my kids are not interesting in the title it only needs to last as long as I do. What is in those books will be preparing me for the ages. Eternity is a long time. I imagine I will have a universe to explore and an infinite God to relate to. What I will be reading and studying now are the children’s books of an eternal education.
Sounds good to me. Paul put the conflict like this,
(Philippians 1:23-4 KJV) For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.It is a win/win.
homo unius libri
Like you, I won't be buying any expense books, but I DO wish that I hadn't parted with some that I once had.
ReplyDeleteMy excuse it moving. It has been painful but I have had to divest myself of a lot of good stuff. I tell myself I would never read it anyway. It still hurts.
DeleteGrace and peace
One of my goals in retirement is to read the books and use up all the craft and sewing materials I've collected over the years. It's been a lot of fun so far, 8 months into it!
ReplyDeleteReading, yes. When it comes to manual dexterity I am worse than a basket case. Maybe I will put a soapbox out in front of the house and give speeches.
DeleteGrace and peace.