Living with Purpose

"Did you do every single thing you could today to make sure that you did your best?" -Apolo Ohno


This question struck me when, during a highlight on his life on Saturday, Apolo introduced the challenge to ask yourself this question at the end of every day. As he stated, it is very difficult to be able answer with a yes every day. Certainly we are not all striving for Olympic medals, but we all have a purpose to be living for. As a Christian the core to this is a higher purpose. God does not expect us to not fail and fall down, but He desires and calls us to devote ourselves wholeheartedly pursue Him and the opportunities He fills each day with.

Where to Begin?

So many thoughts in my head and decisions to begin making in the upcoming weeks. Practicum and internship decisions. Finalizing education decisions. Moving plans. Basically a lot of unscrambling and coming together of plans, and plans yet to be, is what will be on my plate. It’s easy for me to become overwhelmed with it all and question where my true desires lie as I sort through each step, but I remain excited about where this year will lead despite its mystery. We will see!

Return to Writing

Over the past year my love for writing has deteriorated and I hate that. During the lull between my classes these last few weeks I have come to realize how much I miss it and need it. Without it I feel that my thoughts have become a fog, yet my reading, writing, and research for classes have been a hindrance in allotting time for personal writing. I feel as if I have been writing and reading nonstop on account of obligation, rather than enjoyment. It is especially evident because the mass of daily activities have pulled me from social interaction as well. With the majority of my friends on the opposite side of the state and in Pennsylvania, my world has slowly closed in on me during this past year. My classes and work are online. I am determined as I embark on my final stretch of classes to prioritize some time for an outlet for my personal wellbeing. Twenty ten is a year I look forward to and many things are scheduled to occur that will be major and exciting changes for me. I will return to writing for it is something I cherish as a way to sort through my head’s countless thoughts and to simply socialize more. I know I will continue to be busy with the particular classes that I am beginning, but by prioritizing I know I can enhance my time management.

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Just a Thought

“The best way to show that a stick is crooked is not to argue about it or spend time denouncing it, but to lay a straight stick alongside it.” –D. L. Moody

When we consider our actions and heart, do we justify our standing in comparison with others or as a result of circumstances? …Or, do we view our life in light of Scripture?