This would be the moment when I admit to myself that I too have resolutions for this new year. Of course, I just had to be another human being who recognizes the beginning of a new year by it's fresh, raw appearance; as if we were to give 2014 ownership of the essence, "Genesis". Never the less, I have made the conscious choice to act on the parts of me I most often neglect.
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It has been over a year since I chose to take a leave of absence from college. 2013 did not leave me bored. Exposing my premature adult self into the unknown brought me a tremendous amount of confidence and self-assurance. Can you believe that? I felt stronger and more alive with each step. What has been the source, you ask? I think you know the answer. This past year lives as a true test of my personal faith. The moment I made the choice to acknowledge that my needs had already been met will always remind me that I am not responsible for providing my soul with value; meaning to me, that it would be impossible to fail at this life. The question I did have, however, was what my purpose was if my existence was not going to determine my very fate? That question still leads me into laughter; because that question directs me into some of the most JOYFUL experiences here on this earth.
FACT: this life is not about me.
FACT: this life is about me.
FACT: this life is about my being.
FACT: my being is God, God in me.
FACT: God in US, you and me, WE.
This is where the word "pristine" has been running on repeat in my head. Read the definition again.
ORIGINAL CONDITION
Pre self-destruction
UNSPOILED
Pre fall, free from sin
With these words influencing every thought, my actions have somehow taken a custom to drawing me closer to my original being; in all of it's forms: mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually. My humanity will always cause the flesh to assist in making this desire become more of a challenge rather than a journey of ease and comfort. However, it is more often than not, that the uncomfortable perspectives we are exposed to, or consider through our own consciousness, are the very ones we should be listening to and acting upon. Christ teaches a similar attitude. His actions lead most people into discomfort. Sadly, my friends, we have been born into a world where our original being is first recognized as foreign instead of natural. My desire is that one day, my original being will be what I most relate to. I chose to work towards becoming more comfortable with my unspoiled, original condition of mind, soul and body. One day, I will look back at the person I was without awareness of my Creator and rejoice and celebrate in JUBILATION; for that day will be when I can no longer relate to brokenness.
In all this, I must remember a vital truth. I said it earlier and I will say it again. The fight has already been fought. Our needs have already been met. We cannot fail at this life. God has not given us the opportunity to. Our choice relies upon who we give the credit of life to; and that is certainly not us. However, we have been given this life, and I choose to live it in full. For me, full leads me towards my unspoiled being.
So, here is to the year 2014!
The year to BE...
pris·tine
/ˈprisˌtēn,priˈstēn/
adjective
1. in its original condition; unspoiled.
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It has been over a year since I chose to take a leave of absence from college. 2013 did not leave me bored. Exposing my premature adult self into the unknown brought me a tremendous amount of confidence and self-assurance. Can you believe that? I felt stronger and more alive with each step. What has been the source, you ask? I think you know the answer. This past year lives as a true test of my personal faith. The moment I made the choice to acknowledge that my needs had already been met will always remind me that I am not responsible for providing my soul with value; meaning to me, that it would be impossible to fail at this life. The question I did have, however, was what my purpose was if my existence was not going to determine my very fate? That question still leads me into laughter; because that question directs me into some of the most JOYFUL experiences here on this earth.
FACT: this life is not about me.
FACT: this life is about me.
FACT: this life is about my being.
FACT: my being is God, God in me.
FACT: God in US, you and me, WE.
This is where the word "pristine" has been running on repeat in my head. Read the definition again.
ORIGINAL CONDITION
Pre self-destruction
UNSPOILED
Pre fall, free from sin
With these words influencing every thought, my actions have somehow taken a custom to drawing me closer to my original being; in all of it's forms: mentally, emotionally, physically, and most importantly, spiritually. My humanity will always cause the flesh to assist in making this desire become more of a challenge rather than a journey of ease and comfort. However, it is more often than not, that the uncomfortable perspectives we are exposed to, or consider through our own consciousness, are the very ones we should be listening to and acting upon. Christ teaches a similar attitude. His actions lead most people into discomfort. Sadly, my friends, we have been born into a world where our original being is first recognized as foreign instead of natural. My desire is that one day, my original being will be what I most relate to. I chose to work towards becoming more comfortable with my unspoiled, original condition of mind, soul and body. One day, I will look back at the person I was without awareness of my Creator and rejoice and celebrate in JUBILATION; for that day will be when I can no longer relate to brokenness.
In all this, I must remember a vital truth. I said it earlier and I will say it again. The fight has already been fought. Our needs have already been met. We cannot fail at this life. God has not given us the opportunity to. Our choice relies upon who we give the credit of life to; and that is certainly not us. However, we have been given this life, and I choose to live it in full. For me, full leads me towards my unspoiled being.
