Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The End of This Journey
This journey has gone by quickly with many things to contemplate and consider. I think from the time I started to walk this path I have become more aware of the need for a deeper walk in the spirit. Also, that the quality of my walk could be better if I would take time to "look at the scenery." In being to focused on the destination, I often forget to enjoy the experience of the walk. As I assessed my progress I think I have certainly grown to a 7/8 in my awareness of my all my experiences as a whole. I am more determined in all the areas of my life and now have new goals and new tools to use to reach those goals. The process of this journey was not hard but being consistent by "putting one foot in front of the other" constantly instead of quitting was the challenge...doing things every day. While there is always so much more ahead of us to explore and challenge us, I think that I have come along very well. I have always had very high expectations for myself and had to realize that being satisfied with where we are is part of being whole. So while I don't want to think I have attained all there is, I do want to be grateful and realize how God is blessing me today. I hope that all my classmates will experience the satisfaction of having God's blessing in their lives. There is nothing that brings more happiness than the sunshine of His love.
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I want to tell you how much I appreciate your post. I am glad that this journey has been good for you. I liked what you said about looking at the scenery. I often overlook the little things that make the journey special and I think that if more people did as you said in your post, we would all be a lot happier.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you,
Aaron
I'm with you. We have to be satisfied with ourselves and where we are at now instead of always striving to do something better. I mean, I enjoy striving, because there's always something to look forward to. A new challenge every day, I just wish it wasn't the same challenge I've had all my life. Maybe that's why I'm having a hard time motivating myself. I'm bored with thinking about how fat I am. But you would think if I was bored with it, I'd really try to do something about it.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand myself sometimes.
I wish you the best of luck!
How grounded and aware you are! You are so right, sometimes we do forget about stopping and enjoying where we are now in our walk. If we are constantly focused of the end goal there are so many things we may not get to experience fully along the way. I also agree with your comment about putting one foot in front of the other and continuing on even when quitting seems like the better alternative. It is those times, when we have to dig down deep inside of us and realize we are resilient and blessed creatures and we can make it; no matter how poorly we feel at that moment. Thank you for your lovely and inspiring words. I wish you all the best in your journey towards increased health and wellness.
ReplyDeleteJennifer