Writing in Snow

Thankful Thursday October 22, 2020

Istijlal (Majesty), 8 Ilm (Knowledge) 177 B.E. - Thursday, October 22, 2020

"Acts of Worship: A Prayer of Praise and Gratitude" 

Praise be to Thee,
         O Lord of Eternity!
Thank You,
         O All-Glorious Creator,
for raising the expression of art
to an act of worship.

Praise be to Thee,
         O Lord of Reality!
Thank You,
         O Forgiver of sins,
for raising the practice of one's profession
to an act of worship.

Praise be to Thee,
         O Unifier of Humanity!
Thank you,
         O Bestower of Blessing,
for raising the practice of science
to an act of worship.

There are about 69 days left in this interesting, stressful, aggravating, weird, and inspiring year. Hopefully 2021 will be less stressful and aggravating, while becoming more interesting and inspiring. As for weirdness, it doesn't matter to me it next year is weirder or less weird, because I'm sure I can deal with weird.

There are a lot of things I'm thankful for today. First, I mailed my absentee ballot off today, Second, so far this month my checking account hasn't been overdrawn; it's been low on cash, but not overdrawn. Third, we--or rather my housemate--got a female kitten, and named her Memaw. She is a wonderful purring bundle of irritation and joy.