FISHIN'

“Fishin’ promotes patience. A boy has t’ learn he can’t always have what he wants, when he wants it. Look at the’ state of th’ world. Most of th’ troubles t’day come from havin’ no patience.

An’ take perseverance, that’s a absolute requirement if a boy’s gon’ make anything of hisself.”

“Another benefit is timin’. Fishin’ teaches a boy timin’. A mighty good thing to have in any kind of b’iness…”

“An’ here’s another thing to look at. Fishin’ promotes enjoyment…”

The above is an excerpt from Jan Karon’s latest, Home to Holly Springs, a new series she’s begun featuring Father Tim. If you’ve read any of the Mitford books, this latest book is like visiting and old friend. (If you haven’t, then go get yourself started with At Home in Mitford) There’s a little more drama and intrigue in this one, as opposed to the Mitford series, though all are thoroughly enjoyable….the word “delightful” always comes to mind when I think of Karon’s books.

Reading about fishing made me think of the importance of taking time to just sit back and enjoy life….boys AND girls AND men AND women. I come from a family of “fishers” and I’m proud of it. It’s something we could all cultivate a little more…even if we don’t have a place to sit and drop a line, it’s still nice to find a few moments in our day to cast out the busy-ness of day-to-day living and enjoy “just being.”

You will never “find” time for anything.
If you want time you must make it.
~Charles Buxton