Celebrating Progress
A couple of weeks back, I “accidentally" happened to be present at a podcast recording. “Accidental" because I had just decided to tag along with a friend having no clue what the event was about and there, I learnt something profound. Well, with God I believe there are no accidents so it was just as He intended.
When you read of the creation story in the first chapter of the book of Genesis, at almost every point where an addition was made, “God saw that it was good.” He didn't need to wait until creation was complete. He acknowledged the good, the beauty, in the process.
It got me thinking, “maybe it's something I ought to learn myself.” I'd opened this account about two months back but even though I had my outline, I kept moving the start date. Waiting for perfection? Probably.
I know I'm not where I was at some time back. With each passing day comes additions and subtractions from my life, in relationships, ideologies and more. I'd rather not keep waiting.
1. Why this, why now?
Reading through Brené Brown's “I thought it was just me,” on shame, and having conversations with a number of persons made me realize shame is truly something we do not like to admit exist, but it does. And it keeps us from growing to the highest expressions of who God wants us to be. I don't want that to be my story.
I like to call myself “the Lotus,” because just like the flower itself, I'd keep rising. And I hope you find the courage to, too.
Why now? When then?
2. What kind of community am I looking to build here?
Can we return to this question a little bit down this journey? Okay, thanks. A tiny part of my head keeps asking if I'm sure I'm wanting to be vulnerable yet? I'm taking it one step at a time. I know God doesn't give us stories for ourselves alone. I'm hoping somehow, we get to know that we are not alone.
I like to say God did not intend for us to do life alone. We have Him and He gives us one another. Guess this answers the question.
3. What to expect?
I'm trusting God and my head and my brain on this one (hahaha). I'm still figuring it out.
I hope to make at least one post per week, God helping me. On that note, you can subscribe and/or share and get a notification when I do.
I told myself and a few friends that I would make a first today. I almost didn't, but I had them hold me accountable. Right now, I'm glad I did.
Guess I'll see you next week.
Thank you.