November 2011
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perseverance & grace
so last night it took me forever to fall asleep. i’m not sure why, exactly, but i’ve had a really hard time going to sleep the past 2-3 nights. it’s like i’m out of sync… i’m tired around 7:30 but then wide awake at 10pm. last night was the worst though… i took a melatonin after a while. nothing. took another one… nothing. prayed, got in the...
July 2011
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Contentment
My sister sent me this poem today. To me it is such a good reminder to be present where I’m at, to enjoy the familiarity of my home & city & family, to appreciate the unfolding beauty around me, and to fully participate in the experiences of today. It’s incredibly easy for me to get caught up in wishing for a life of traveling to new places and having opportunities easily...
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June 2011
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Transition
Today marks day 9 of not working since I quit my full-time job. My 40-hour/week job was The Good Job. You know, the one that pays well, has awesome benefits, is close to my house without much traffic, and includes fun co-workers. The only problem with my Good Job is that it is not life-giving. In fact, it was a daily drain on my energy reserves. I started to feel like I was a hamster stuck in...
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“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears...”
– Jesus