Where Did the Summer Go?

And September too, for that matter

Hi Everyone,

A few months ago, I sent a post explaining that I was taking a hiatus from writing on Substack for the rest of the summer. Then I blinked and it was October. Time is such an interesting thing. Sometimes I feel like all I do is chase it down the street. And other times, like now, as I sit in the quiet of this moment, it seems to almost disappear.

It reminds me of that less common definition of “eternal” that points us not to that which goes on forever, but to that which exists outside of time (the prefix “e” meaning “out” or “away from” after all). Which, in turn, makes me wonder what we mean when we talk about an eternal God, or eternal life, and whether the deeper meaning of both of those things might lie not in their never-ending-ness, but in their always-here-ness. The mystics of every faith tradition tell us there’s a mystery in the present moment, a subtle kind of portal into something where God and life feel more real. It’s elusive, but it’s there.

Anyway, I just wanted to touch base. I enjoyed the break from writing and enjoyed more than a few eternal moments this summer with family and friends and hope you did too. I’m going to keep the ‘paid subscription’ button off for the foreseeable future since I’m not sure how frequently I’ll want to write this fall. If you’re a paid subscriber, all charges are on pause and there’s nothing you need to do. When I decide to turn it back on, I’ll be sure to let you know.

Blessings,

Ian

P.S. I’ve continued to do one-on-one coaching over the summer and have really enjoyed it. If you know someone who might benefit from taking a deeper look at their life from a spiritual perspective, please feel free to pass on my name. There’s more about what I do on my Soul Coaching page HERE and I’m always happy to hop on a call with someone to discuss.