This is probably the busiest I have ever been - I'm taking 19 credit hours this semester, putting more of myself into my internship than ever, investing in deep friendships, leading a lifegroup for discipleship level highschool students, exploring the bounds of my creativity, learning how to be in comitted relationship with Jesus, and kicking off another year of Louder Than Words, all while trying to remain in balance.
This is definitely a season of intense work, but that doesn't mean it has to be stressful. All of these things bring me intense joy, and I refuse to let the enemy steal it. I'm realizing that stress is joy that has been replaced with frustration. I'll have none of that! To avoid being stressed out, I am using my time intentionally to emphasize healthy rest (worship, painting, Bible reading, sleep, deep friendships) and productive work (using the cracks in my schedule to establish little tasks that build up over time and working ahead.)
None of this frightens me in the least. Perhaps I am a bit crazy. All I know is that I feel ready. I see so much potential in my life right now. If you know the lingo, you might say I'm in D1 - I'm eager and excited, but there is still so much I've yet to experience. I know there will come a day when it's time to water, weed, and replant all of these growing things in my life. I know it will be hard to remain excited when that time comes, but for right now, I'm flourishing on vision of things to come.
None of this frightens me in the least. Perhaps I am a bit crazy. All I know is that I feel ready. I see so much potential in my life right now. If you know the lingo, you might say I'm in D1 - I'm eager and excited, but there is still so much I've yet to experience. I know there will come a day when it's time to water, weed, and replant all of these growing things in my life. I know it will be hard to remain excited when that time comes, but for right now, I'm flourishing on vision of things to come.
