Aboard ship, so much of what goes on
has nothing to do with religious ministry. And sometimes, it feels
like I do not do enough, because I do not stand the watch. My job is
not to make sure that the wrenches get turned, but that those holding
the wrenches are good to go.
I want to make a worthwhile
contribution to the ship, and at the same time, stay in my lane.
I have had to learn that it is okay to
work the hours I need to, to accomplish what is in my area of
responsibility.
Which means, making sure services are
running smoothly, building on services, like a meditation service and
the like.
It means walking the deckplates at
night and therefore, finding time during the day to workout, and even
catch a nap.
And I have to be okay with my limited
scope of responsibility. I am not a SWO (surface warfare officer). I
should not then, try to emulate their schedules or what they do.
I chaplain. Period.
That is why I am here.
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