"It's been one of those mornings that's gonna last all day." ~ Miranda Lambert
And maybe one of those years that stretches to its fullest.
God grant us the peace of mind we are looking for. There are moments when "quiet faith" is simply not enough. There are times when one needs to tap a little deeper into purpose, drive, motivation, love, and this life- all the while making it widely known to others. I am searching ways in which to display my faith in a more outwardly way while remaining just as genuine. For some reason I take my faith, my religious beliefs very personally. I shelter them- and isn't that we are taught NOT to do. Lately though, I am finding that because I keep my thoughts so inward, I'm beginning to ignore them myself. I have the luxary of teaching young students the importance of Jesus, God, Mary, Joseph but also, I have the honor of helping their little hearts stay open to the Higher Good, the unexplained, and dearly needed presence in our lives. I think their honest, newly formed opinions stike gold more than any of the other "seasoned" opinions I've heard in the past. I can't even begin to express how much good this has done for me over the past school year. It has been reminiscent of my elementary school days as well as fulfilling in the "teacher-minded" part of me. I value the Catholic school education that is still hanging on in our society. This past year, my very FIRST year of teaching, will forever be a memory and be a HUGE part of my past. It makes me emotional because it's such a humbling feeling. I don't know that I even know quite how to explain it really.
I guess that overall, I feel so lucky and blessed in life, regardless of the hardships that come along like speed bumps temporarily slowing you/me/us down. I'm putting my future, my success, my well-being into God's hands as of right now. "Circle of Protection" as I've learned to reference it as. Not everything is within my control. Faith that God is guiding us. Hope that it doesn't destroy. Love that makes it worthwhile.
