I was planning on making submission one of our practices in the 8th moves, the theme of renewal. On further consideration, I realized that whatever move you are on, whatever move you commit to, requires a level of submission. Even as we experiment with these ideas, we must consider our schedule, our body, our mind, our attitude, all most submit to a level of discipline. As we look at our moves, from this smorgasbord of possibilities, consider what it means to submit. In a culture where subordinating ourselves to others, or rules, or guidance, is often considered lowering ourselves. It concerns me. I am realizing that the patterns and structures of this world are going against connecting with God through these practices.
Can we really get away from it? Bob Dillon said, “You gotta serve somebody.”
The 8 themes, that the eight moves are dependent on, are realities we may choose to deal with or avoid. We may have more success in some of our avoidances than others.