I am writing my last final exam today. The anatomy exam that I've been worrying about, (and trying not to worry about) for the last week or two. I have been reminding myself that I am doing this because I am moving towards a goal that makes me feel alive.
I came across this quote recently, and loved it.
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive.
And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
- Howard Thurman
What makes you feel alive? Are you doing that?
Showing posts with label alive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alive. Show all posts
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Friday, October 12, 2007
Staying Alive
I'm all about the really subtle, sly reminders lately.
About praying with a cup of starbucks tea.
About lighting candles and burning incense as prayers in a room before people show up to occupy it.
About the clouds sparkling glory, and falling leaves reminding me of deep things.
About the shocking moments when Jesus shows up somewhat unexpectedly and gives life.
Today, the shirt I'm wearing for work is my reminder. It's a cute, casual shirt (thank God for casual Friday!). Bright red, with a picture of a flamenco dancer printed in black on the front.
What you have to look really closely to see is that her dress is not so much a dress as it is a reminder. The dress is formed from two words - "Stayin' Alive"
It's reminding me that my goal is to occupy as much of my time as possible with the moments where I feel truly alive. Moments like the ones I mentioned. Moments like last night over tea with a friend.
Things that make me smile and laugh and fill me with joy at the deep sense of the hands and presence of Jesus.
About praying with a cup of starbucks tea.
About lighting candles and burning incense as prayers in a room before people show up to occupy it.
About the clouds sparkling glory, and falling leaves reminding me of deep things.
About the shocking moments when Jesus shows up somewhat unexpectedly and gives life.
Today, the shirt I'm wearing for work is my reminder. It's a cute, casual shirt (thank God for casual Friday!). Bright red, with a picture of a flamenco dancer printed in black on the front.
What you have to look really closely to see is that her dress is not so much a dress as it is a reminder. The dress is formed from two words - "Stayin' Alive"
It's reminding me that my goal is to occupy as much of my time as possible with the moments where I feel truly alive. Moments like the ones I mentioned. Moments like last night over tea with a friend.
Things that make me smile and laugh and fill me with joy at the deep sense of the hands and presence of Jesus.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Overwhelmed
Jesus is continually surprising me...
Yesterday was 24 of the worst hours I've experienced in a very long time.
Most of today was really hard too.
And then, then I spent an hour on the bus reading, took a train, and met a wonderful young lady for coffee.
And Jesus showed up in ways I'd never have expected... I could go on for hours, but suffice to say that I felt truly alive tonight...
I had the privilege of telling a really great young lady who's in the midst of some difficult challenges that there is nothing I'd rather do then be her friend, and walk with her in the midst of the difficulties, and pray for and with her.
I'm surprised and overwhelmed with joy tonight...
Yesterday was 24 of the worst hours I've experienced in a very long time.
Most of today was really hard too.
And then, then I spent an hour on the bus reading, took a train, and met a wonderful young lady for coffee.
And Jesus showed up in ways I'd never have expected... I could go on for hours, but suffice to say that I felt truly alive tonight...
I had the privilege of telling a really great young lady who's in the midst of some difficult challenges that there is nothing I'd rather do then be her friend, and walk with her in the midst of the difficulties, and pray for and with her.
I'm surprised and overwhelmed with joy tonight...
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