Trying to regain some balance.

From Whispers in the Loggia:

“Whatever the case, though, what matters isn’t the achievement, but the effort… not so much the accomplishment as the courage to try, and especially to try again, and again, and again.”

From Amy’s Via Media:

“The incarnation of God in Christ has so closely linked the two together–judgment and grace–that justice is firmly established: we all work out our salvation “with fear and trembling” (Phil 2:12). Nevertheless grace allows us all to hope, and to go trustfully to meet the Judge whom we know as our “advocate.” 1 Jn 2:1).”

From cause of our joy:

“St Paul says we should brag about nothing but the cross of Christ. so please indulge me while I brag about the itty bitty splinters of His cross which help me remember my place.
At the foot of the Cross.”

From: The Practicing Catholic

Nehemiah 8:9,10

Today is holy to the Lord your God.  Do not be sad, and do not weep; for today is holy to our Lord.  Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength!