Memory is a good thing. I don’t have very much of it but I think taking the time to reflect on what happened last year or in times passed is a great exercise; hopefully one of learning.
I’ve learned a ton this year some of which were reminders, some things we’re brand new, let me think:
REMINDERS:
Converse All-Stars have and will always be my shoe of choice.
I love my beautiful family, I am so blessed.
I am thankful for the people who are in my life, all of them. Every single person is there for a reason. I have made some great friendships this last year.
I do not have all of the answers. I am thankful for this one for many reasons. One of the main ones is that I am typically VERY self reliant and I have learned that with what we are doing, it simply isn’t an option to rely only on my strength, I’m learning.
I enjoy learning new things. A LOT!
The greatest blessings I’ve received this year are from unexpected places.
Much of what I assumed, was wrong, for the most part.
NEW LEARNINGS:
If you truly love people and give of yourself, people notice.
Never take a friendship for granted or any relationship for that matter.
People matter more than stuff, or ideas, or even plans. It’s always about people.
To do what you want to do it’s going to take a lot more money than you thought.
It’s not only OK to take time away for yourself, it’s imperative. Someone is going to set your schedule, it might as well be you.
Actions always prove personal values.
The number of hurting people in our community is astounding. I’m not trying to be naive, but I’m not kidding. This is unique because in our community it’s not the “thing” to be hurting or need help. So, it is VERY difficult to discover these needs.
What Seth Godin said in his book Tribes about people is true to the nth degree in our community, and then some.
Lastly, when you follow after Jesus, most people won’t understand and some people will get upset.
There’s more, but I think I will leave it at that, for now.
Have a great week and May God’s peace guide your new year.
