“The thing I love about God is He intentionally guides people into failure. He made us be born as little kids who can’t walk or talk or even use the bathroom correctly. We have to be taught everything. All that learning takes time, and He made us so we are dependent on Him, our parents, and each other. The whole thing is designed so we try again and again until we finally get it right. And the whole time He is endlessly patient.”
“Love Does” by Bob Goff
26: The Soundtrack
There’s irony here.
(Source: textfromdog)
Sometimes I crave normalcy so much that I act like a fool to get a taste of it.
Then, when I’m feeling like a total idiot, I remember that what I really want often doesn’t fall into the category of conformity.
It’s like I need a constant daily reminder of what I actually love and desire to keep from feeling the heartache of failing to meet the expectations others place on me.
This is that reminder for today. And I’ll probably need it again tomorrow.
Just me, hanging out in a tree.
Under big, bright, blue, Colorado sky.
Watching the ducks.
Afternoons like this are great.
Welcome springtime.
Kittens. Playing football.
How is this not awesome?
They are so serious about it too.
I somehow managed to shave 30 seconds off my mile time, on a moderately distanced run too.
Could have been the sunshine, rockin’ tunes, or touch of caffeine this morning. Either way: winning.
“Don’t act like you’re not impressed.”
One year ago I moved (back) to Denver. In the past year I have:
learned things I never knew I wanted to know,
run some epic races,
practiced tough lessons learned previously,
established encouraging friendships,
been really angry, experienced great joy, and been terribly afraid,
run another marathon,
experienced very tough moments in many relationships,
gone to a Taylor Swift concert,
participated in authentic community,
reconnected with old friends,
failed greatly,
and dreamed big.
It’s amazing how quickly time can change things (i.e.circumstances), and how slowly other things (eg my attitude and heart) change over time. I am so grateful, and wholly pleased with where my life is at; even if it is in the one place I keep trying to leave.
The past 10 days have been:
fun
relaxing
joy-filled
delicious
meaningful
at a slower pace
challenging
engaging
encouraging
life-giving
soul satisfying
and full of friends, football, beer, laughter, and the love of God.
I am blessed by my creator, and so thankful for the people He has placed in my life.
I don’t deserve any of it.
One of the many reasons I love my friends.
i.e. “ignorance.”
Tea wisdom.
