Peace in far away places

So I am sitting in Tofino, B.C. the sky is black and hailing one minue and then it is sunny for the next minute. I have been reading a book called "A New Christianity for a New World" by John Shelby Spong. He is an Episcopal Bishop with a highly radical vision that I believe is really coming to pass.
He believes that we are stuck in inmaturity in God and Christ and must find the courage to move to the next level of our belife. It is HEAVY stuff to ponder, but it is also things that I have pondered long and hard about myself...Things that I have experiences and have lived in my life also lead me to believe that what he says has a ring of truth.
I am still only midway through this book as I am only midway through my life on this planet. I hope that someone else I know will be able to relate to what I get out this book and that God will give me clairity and wisdom to start lving in Him, as a more Christ-like person.
God is the essence of everything that has life! Praise Himfor his mighty Works!!

The new and differerent Life

So, in Jeremiah it says "I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord". I have to just keep believing this because I seem to be having trouble figuring it out. I am thinking it is because I have SO much going on that I have a problem listening to God. I sometimes have a problem listening to other people. I only hear what they are saying, but not understanding whay they are trying to convey. If I were to quiet down the insides of me, as well as the outside things that are so crazy and too busy, I could hear Him speak. I seem to keep trying to find a peaceful time, some peaceful space or some peaceful music.... How do get from here to there? I am still seeking this daily. I want a peaceful vacation next week how do I do that when I feel like I am "supposed" to be taking care of other things? It is the the search for wisdom and for peace.