It is Saturday morning, and a sudden rainstorm swept through this end of town. I was enjoying breakfast with some friends of mine, and the wind blew sideways through the parking lot, obliterating the view in sheets of gray rain. It was awfully nice to be inside.
Merton's entry is for three days in October of 1960. I especially love the honesty of Merton when he admits his confusion without a fundamental sense of the underlying truth of himself. Gandhi offers a path that is to "dive deep within one's breast for inspiration, and when one gets it, presents it to others." Plato's Phaedo also seems to reflect Merton's desire to hear the authentic voice of someone searching for truth. Finally, Merton's reflection on the Book of Wisdom (14:1-7) about going to sea without expertise is one that resonates for any explorer or adventurer. Sometimes, I forget that even a deep and devout search for love or faith can be framed within a story of great adventure. It doesn't have to be a tragedy or a romance! So, even in the mundane activities I have in mind for today, such as grading my students midterm exams in poetry and in the humanities course, I can keep in mind that this day is another day at sea.
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