In honor of our sweet friend Ron Eckert who passed away unexpectedly on November 2nd, I wanted to share a text I got from him in the spring of 2024 that is so poignant and worth reading again and again.
"Every so often I enjoy a late afternoon latte on a chilly MN afternoon. The added dose of espresso provides good closure to any given day with some complimentary energy towards the evening ahead. This week, while ordering a latte at one of my local favorite gathering spots, I uncharacteristically added another “shot” to my normal drink order. After hearing my order, a barista, behind the counter noted, “would you rather have a quad shot? That’s 4 shots as they come in two’s!” I paused for a moment and said, “perhaps 4 shots may be a tad much for today.” No sooner had I spoken the other young barista Thomas, who had just finished my beverage handed me a well-crafted 4 shot latte and said, Ron…“ just Sip Slow!”
Sip Slow…brilliant Thomas! Sip slow and enjoy the beverage. Sip slow in a world that has always been running at a quadruple shot pace.
Emily, as you enter this week preparing yourself to shape young minds with creativity and zest, it will be my hope that you have plenty of opportunities to sip slow as you help loosen the grip of college kids drive to present and promote rather than find their unique voice. Sip slow as you capture moments of wonder while running the soggy paths and street of Seattle. Sip slow while doing the mundane and ordinary things of life while being more present to perhaps some divine interruptions all around you. Sip slow while reading alongside Jason to close out the night. Sip slow as you connect with one of your many friends from a wide and growing community. Sip Slow…. as you shape this quadruple shot world and the children it holds with a pace that is all your own.
rev ron:)"
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Below are a few snapshots from November of times I'm trying to sip slow....
Running 13.1 miles as the Very Hungry Caterpillar (because why not?)
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