Year - 365 or 366 days as we measure time in our slightly skewed non-linear way of looking at things in our flawed calendar system. We ARE going in circles as we speed through the universe toward a destination.
Yeara - the same as poison oak (not related to this post, but a fine opportunity the next time you are stuck playing Scrabble)
Yearbook - a book published every year to give statistics and data of the preceding year - an annual, but not of the plant world, which lasts a season, not a year
Yearlong - lasting a full year
Yearling - a being a year old, as in what Tanner Sharpe will be later in 2010
Yearn - to be desirous, to be eager, to be deeply moved, to curdle or coagulate. Maybe that is why yearning hurts.
Yearnful - mournful or longing
We are about to pass through the year of 2009 and into 2010. That is going to be fun for calligraphers and other artists and designers.
The origin of the 2 is a pair of horizontal lines and the single digit is a single vertical digit. Then there are the zeroes - a concept that some temporarily successful but now faded civilizations did not grasp.
To enumerate in Roman numerals, we are entering the year MMC.
The Chinese mark this as the year of the Tiger.
My wisdom for the year is to pay attention to what I said last year in my posts about your photography and letters and then to do the bulk of your shopping outside the aisles of the grocery stores, avoiding their prepared foods. Don't drink many calories. Be kind to your body and your mind - that will help heal your liver and heart and make your skin prettier.
Try to look into the faces and hearts of people who are trying to communicate with you and don't hesitate to give of yourself when you see a need. Some people don't know what the source of their pain is and they don't have the vocabulary to express it.
Speak your own heart. People are better at listening than you think.
They can reject your gifts and reject you. Don't worry. Just like lightning, the power that reaches out will connect to a ground and the connection will bring light and power ... your peace and joy will come in the giving and being.
Let your motivation be pure. Our best example is that of Christ Jesus. He gave purely and completely, even as the people He died for were mocking and hurting Him. All was and will be resolved as the hearts of all humanity are being revealed in the purity of the emerging LIGHT of TRUTH.
Speaking of light, look for the paths. There are traces and trails and worn pavement that you may not have yet traversed. Listen, look and find riches in the old, proven ways.
Also, break off the old paths and take the trails less traveled. Some heavily-traveled roads are dangerous because of the company and the destination. You may be alone sometimes but your own mind and gifts can be fine company. Sometimes the quiet, newly-broken path you make hides the most splendid treasures. Then you can share them or keep them as a grand secret.
Make sure your inclinations are true and pure and build on them. Intentions are terrific, but 2010 is a grand time to ACT.
There is no greater wisdom than that in the Books Of Wisdom. One of the greatest is the Book Of Ecclesiastes, or simply put, "readings to the people who will hear". This is for hearing with your ears, brain, heart and reacting with your life. Mine too.
There is a time for everything,
And a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to harvest,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear things apart and a time to repair things,
a time to cry and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to embrace and a time to sit in solace,
a time to search a a time to let light come to you,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
Later that same chapter continues, "God will bring to judgment both the wicked and the righteous for there will be time for every activity."
Opportunity and accountability will come - but not limitless time. 2010 might mark the finale of lifelong visions and pursuits and might mark the final resting places of those who want such things. For me, if there is ever a thing marked with my name, I request such a place say, Tim Johnson ... I am not here.
The light and limitless love and grace of God in Christ knows no mark of clock or calendar or mark of geography - just surrender and faith.
Amen to the continually old - Hallelujah to the constantly NEW!
If I cannot hand you a new 2010 business card that will help you keep up with your important dates, I will be happy to mail you a couple.
© tim www.timjohnsonphoto.com
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