freely to enjoy

just some lunchtime thoughts about the blog's name- it was ripped from a switchfoot song.

"when i wake in the morning... i want more than just okay..."

i thought about these lyrics yesterday on a walk with a friend. it was the perfect MLK Day off- pleasant temps, clear skies, specialty pancakes* for breakfast followed by a stroll in a sleepy/quaint corner of Lexington. the verse about being given "all things freely to enjoy" came to mind while my friend pointed out that it's so clear life on earth involves more than merely survival.

the switchfoot song continues, "i want... more than fine, more than bent on getting by..."

...which brings to mind the complaint of a (fictional) old soul, a jane austen character who bemoaned a sense of her life becoming "a quick succession of busy nothings." the monotony of routine does at times seem to threaten an enthusiastic, all-there approach to life, but the offer of abundant life isn't merely a gift of continuous pleasant feelings. yes, we're meant for more than just plowing through, more than eat, sleep, repeat. not simply, survival? check. but what is the "next thing...? do it in love." (a helpful reminder from brennan manning's the furious longing of God- i recommend. along w/ the below pancake concoction :)

*try coconut, pineapple, banana & pecan in the batter & even a little on top, pre-syrup. so good!