Silence

I apologize for the silence on the blog this week. I’ve been busy (and I’m sure so have you). Expect light blogging over the weekend – and, of course, in this quiet space that usually means “no blogging”. Heh.

A few quick notes:

Firstly, Bloo v. 0.15 is coming! It will contain a few nice new features. I expect to have some time to work on it over the next few days. In the last few weeks the time I’ve had to sling code for Bloo has been measured in mere minutes. Hopefully that will change.

Secondly, and – apropos of the silence on the blog lately – check out this post on Silence from Jared’s Shizuka Blog:

How many times have you come across someone excusing their own insensitivity or insulting manner by claiming they are just “telling it like it is.” They’re just being “real” or “honest.”

They’re right — they are telling you what they’re like, what their real self is, the “honest” condition of their heart.

Most times, someone’s unhinged tirade (or even passive-aggressive criticism) of you actually says more about them than it does you.

Sometimes you are (by which I mean “I am”) in the place of the critical someone.

Sometimes it’s just best to be silent. When we actively choose silence over unnecessary or unnecessarily critical speech, we reflect a real self that is actually worth boasting about.

And, finally, drink this in . . .



For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,

for my hope is from him.

He only is my rock and my salvation,

my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

On God rests my salvation and my glory;

my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

Trust in him at all times, O people;

pour out your heart before him;

God is a refuge for us.

Selah

– Psalm 62:5-8 (ESV)



Have a great weekend everyone!

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