mondaymonday

yesterday was unlike any other monday i've ever experienced. i prefer it that way. From 9am-9pm doug sanders took me on a crash course through homelessness in nashville. i met a lot of different kinds of people, from those seeking out ways to get involved in helping the homeless in nashville, to the police commander of the central precinct. i am incredibly inspired by doug, jeannie, and others who know the homeless individuals by name, sleep on the streets with them, find employment opportunities for those looking, and washing countless feet, both literally and figuratively. i felt closer to where i want to be in the company of these faithful, determined world-changers. their challenges are plenty, and their passion is abundant...this day is another small step in the continued journey of discovering out what i should do. what i want to do. what i am created to do.

new life.

today, all things are made new! i receive this truth with much excitement and anticipation. for those who follow Christ and his teachings, each day brings the promise of possibility, adventure, and peace. there is nothing safe or easy about this path, yet it is a good path to follow.

lately, my schedule consists of scattered odd jobs and part-time gigs that help make the ends meet. this current season provides a lot of time for reading, reflection, and refinement. lots of refinement. i am a sucker for excitement and recent days have felt more like an endless hike in 110 degree weather through the thickest sludge of my messy life. and there are mosquitos. and no water. it's not fun. at the same time, my eternally optimistic personality also sees this hike as its own adventure, the kind of adventure that's miserable to go through but makes a good story 24 hours later. i know and see God's hand guiding me through this necessary process. i am grateful that his love for me refuses to allow me to stay the way i am!

i recently read this book, this book, and this book. in less than a week. now i feel like i can do ANYTHING. not joking. i am insanely inspired, and i am planning on riding this train for a while because the alternative is less than desirable. 

i decided yesterday that i'm not going to say no to anything. now that i put the resolution out there, some totally awkward or embarrassing or immoral opportunity will come my way. but i am unemployed (again). i have lots of time. what do i have to lose? i have the opportunity to learn new things, meet people i've never met before, be creative, write my own story (and stop worrying about others' stories), and enjoy being outside. 

today is day one. day one of new life. day one of possibilities. i am excited and full of hope.