Opus 2026-437: Silent Salt

In a history book I am reading, the author makes the point that for every nun or monk that was living in debauchery there were probably hundreds or thousands who are serving faithfully.

I think this is a pattern.  We tend to get excited about the extremes.  We tend to want to know all the juicy details.  In reality, most people’s lives are rather humdrum.  We look at our culture and we see all the fraud and corruption.  It exist.  It needs to be dealt with.  But behind the scenes, in the quiet corners, sometimes right in front of us life goes on with those who are being responsible and ethical.

I’m going to a men’s meeting.  There’s a good chance they’ll ask me how things are going.  I, like so many, can say pretty good.  That’s not any evasion.  It is not the opposite of an exaggeration.  It’s the simple truth.  I don’t have any dramatic stories to tell about what’s going on in my life.  It’s like going to the dentist and rejoicing because it’s a boring visit.

There is a lot to be said for a boring life.

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