My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion — Proverbs 3:21 (NIV)
The more observant and the more regular readers among you may have noticed that I have not been posting according to my usual , mid-week schedule. After four-and-a-half years, I have entered a season where the demands of career and family have required more of my attention, leaving me less time to devote to creating readable blog posts on topics I hope you’ll find interesting. I hold myself to a high standard on things like this, so publishing a post whenever I get around to it just seems wrong to me.
I don’t think it is time to quit the blog altogether, but I am going to take the next few months and not add new posts or re-post old ones. Given the circumstances, I don’t know how long of a hiatus this will turn out to be, but I do intend to resume.
During this time, I plan to focus on the needs of my family and to be more present where I am needed right now. While I’m doing this, I hope to be inspired to write on new topics and to continue the discussion to encourage you — and me — toward Thriving Authentic Masculinity.
If you’re in the habit of checking in here from time to time, please note that I have published 307 posts including this one — and some of them are really good. If you haven’t read them in a while, please enjoy them again.
I will keep the lights on here, and I will respond to comments and direct messages, so play nice ’til I get back.
If you’re a praying man, please include my family and me in your prayers. We’re in God’s hands and we are seeking His face, so ultimately we will be fine. We just need wisdom as we navigate.
George you are a true, genuine man. Thanks for bearing a shining face, with a deep light that readily dawns, warmly illuminating the heart when one stops to call up the real meaning of the word “friend”. I’ve been deep in Tolkien these last few weeks, and you’ve often come to mind. I hope to see you soon and hear all your good news.
“Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.” — Ecclesiastes 8:1
“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.” — Proverbs 27:9
You are a true encourager, David. I appreciate your kind words adn I look forward to seeing you soon.
Best,
-Geo.