the now. | this wild adventure

As always, my life turns to the evolution of lists. If you would walk into my room right now, you wouldn’t even consider the idea that I am organized. But when it comes to life, work, or daily ritual, I honestly love a little organization. I think that I have determined what I currently seek out in my life. It’s pretty simple in itself, but requires such an unnatural intentional mindset on a daily basis. These have proven to be some of the toughest day to day battles, especially when faced with mediocrity, selfishness, and more.

1. Enjoy time away from work when the opportunity arises.
2. Don’t get so worked up about money.
3. Feel great about myself. If I don’t, do what needs done to make it happen.
4. Help others. Genuinely.
5. Hear the stories of those around me.
6. Sleep in.
7. Travel.
8. Read to learn.

Faith in God without hope in his promises is tainted trust. The craving for tangible resassurance of God’s faithfulness increases. We press for more convinving proofs of abiding divine presence. When they are not forthcoming, we decide to take control. Safety is our only passion. In a spiritual life charged with ambiguity, we cannot afford to make mistakes. Endless analysis replaces creative action. We must have absolute clarity before we can proceed. What we have failed to learn is that clarity, reassurance, and proof cannot create trust, sustain it, or guarantee any certainty of its presence.

Henri Nouwen once remarked, “One of the most arduous spiritual tasks is that of giving up control and allowing the Spirit of God to lead our lives.”.

live for today.

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