Which author would you love to have dinner with?
Previously I said Kierkegaard, or Nietzsche, or Kafka. And I would still love to have a meal with any or all of them!
But now, after reading The Orthodox Church, Bishop Ware. That book was eye opening for me – very honest! I have so many questions about Orthodoxy and I think he is the person to ask.
What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?
I cannot recall a moment but I think I know a platform that restored my faith: TikTok. Random people but their thoughts “out there” and I no longer feel isolated. Yes, there is someone who agrees with me! But there is also someone who reminds me of what is essential.
And they make me laugh!
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?
Oh wow!!! This is so weird!
So maybe the future me would simply say, “All Good”.
What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?
I do not travel so my favourite dish at home is … Spaghetti Bolognese! In fact, any pasta is a very good meal.
What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught?
I am not convinced that schools teach anything, besides measuring yourself against abstract standards!
I want to say life skills – like cooking and budgeting. But I will be a snob and say, “classical philosophy”.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t chase anyone! If they do not answer, do not chase. If they make no effort, do not chase. Being alone is often much better than being an addition.
What’s something you used to worry about but don’t anymore?
I want to say other people and their opinions. But maybe the way I look is more realist. I used to care, especially when I was much younger, but now it is just no longer part of my thought-process. I am simply past it
Anyway …
What’s a quote that perfectly describes your outlook on life?
… wherever Jesus Christ is [present], there is the Church
As a person who is de-churched (that is, I was once involved but no longer), this quote by Ignatius of Antioch sets the baseline. I want to entertain that I still have faith but will remain outside the institution for the foreseeable future. Jesus over institution.
I do not travel – never! So I will share my favourite rooms of the house:
What is your favorite quote?
Rather than a quote – let’s face it, this blog is full of quotes – I share with you my favourite prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner
It is called the Jesus Prayer. It has become part of life and is a presence all the time. I pray this prayer at night when I wake and during the day. It is just part of life!
