We’ve had a full couple of weeks on the family farm. We recently harvested turkey’s just in time for Thanksgiving.
While being grateful for a plentiful harvest, my mind began to contemplate what makes a person sustainable spiritually; what is it that connects our faith to our everyday walk, in such a way that we are sustained. There is a peace that comes from being sustained, both physically and spiritually.
In processing turkeys, the insides need to be purged and cleaned out; this process is called evisceration. The outside of the bird needs to be cleaned and readied for the curing process. Finally, they are packaged and ready for the freezer.
At some point in the not too distant future, these turkeys will sustain our family and others.
I am thinking that the process of our spiritual sustainability is akin to this; maybe the process is a little like putting up turkeys. We keep growing and try to partake of the things that will expand our souls; good books, great habits, good rest, a healthy diet and exercise are among the good we hope to partake of. As we feed our souls with worthwhile things, we build strength from the inside out. It is very important what we put in our minds and hearts. The turkeys were raised on pasture and organic foods. We enjoyed one last Sunday, and it was the best tasting turkey I have ever eaten. Just like the turkeys, for humans it also matters what goes inside; in the long run, it will sustain us.
