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I’m finally stringing together this nine part series on developing a rhythm of life.  And I want to end where we began, by a short definition of what a rule or rhythm of life is by Marjorie Thompson.  She says, "It is a pattern of spiritual disciplines that provides structure and direction for growth in holiness.  When we speak of patterns in our life, we mean attitudes, behaviors, or elements that are routine, repeated, regular.  Indeed, the Latin term for "rule" is regula, from which our words regular and regulate derive."

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 1
An introduction to the series

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 2
Continued introduction and looking at our relationship with God

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 3
In this part we look at the area of prayer

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 4
In this section we look at the area of work

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 5
Here we take a look at the area of study

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 6
In this part we look at the area of spiritual community

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 7
Here we talk about our body and its health

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 8
This section deals with reaching outward

Developing a Rhythm of Life – Part 9
This last part deals with the area of hospitality

So I hope you will read through the entire series and develop a personal or communal rhythm of life.  As you do, keep these words by  Debra Farrington in mind, "Two things are important to consider in setting a rule [rhythm] for yourself: paying attention to your heart’s desire and being realistic.  Taking both of these into account through prayer, meditation, and conversation with others, and using both of them to discern your rule, will help you develop a rule you can live with for a lifetime."