the challenge is to stay present (which is, of course, always the challenge) – today what tempts me away from this worthy goal is the finish line, which is almost in sight – 80 days from now a new chapter begins – but that day is not today – on this day I am still Pastor Roger and there are still a few more sermons to preach (including the one for this morning) – so I’ll remember to breathe and keep my feet firmly planted in the flow – in this moment I’ll show up and be present to the NOW of my life