ceasing the moment of silence... is yummy!

Oh how I have been longing to update this blog!

In general, life is peaceful. Super calm and enjoyable. I'm learning so much about personal responsiblity that I never thought even existed when I was younger. It's truly our responsibility to be happy. People and circumstances will always change, but will your happiness?

Quietness and stillness... my 2 favorite teachers!

I am finding out, though experience of course, that I NEED quiet time in the morning to reflect. If I don't have it, my thinking is a little less clear, and my heart more susceptable to judgment. :( And the truth is, I love every SINGLE MINUTE OF IT! It's loaded with nothing but juicy love and refueling from on high! God is so wanting to pour His Spirit of Love into us. And believe you me, you want this!!

Thoughts of my day!
Today was an extraordinary day for me personally. I was able to accomplish a small goal that I had been wanting to reach. I ran 4 miles on the beach today. I ran with awareness of my small aches, joy in my heart, and even some by standers cheering me on!! "Go Rocky, you look strong!" haha it was wonderful. But while I was running I had some of the most interesting thoughts.

1. That our bodies shed all the excess weight off of them in order to run and maintain constant activity. Why? Why does the load become lighter, when your energy output is increased? Running is a picture of the baggage we carry as people. Our childhood, fears, future endeavors and everyday worries... this is all weight. and actually, it manifests physically too. I mean it may even be passed down from family members. I know for me, I thought I would die from the same illnesses that have plagued my families history, but the truth is, I won't. And here is why... because I believe I have identified the main reason why they had health complications, ie: diet. and now I have the RESPONSiBILITY to reroute my eating habits. I feel blessed to be apart of my family, and I love every single person in my family. But they doesn't mean they have (had) all things figured out. I'm learning, and this is just one little seed I hope to pass to my friends, family, and future family one day. You can follow people, and mimick their strengths, but there comes a time when you have to own your life, your body, your thoughts, your likes, whatever, and accept it as perfectly made. Only one person stands before God on judgement day... and you need to own all the choices you made. And I LOVE THIS!! We are so blessed with lessons, and mistakes. These are also 2 great teachers. Embrace and enjoy your life. Be thankful for everything and find the beauty in every situation. I know you can, and you have before. Just keep on, keeping on. Let's keep sharing our journey in this body, praying for each other to stay strong and connected to Christ. We will all be alright! Promise!

2. I forgot! oh well.

Lindsay update:

I'm doing well. recovering from a few bruises I got during rehearsal on wednesday.

Work: Is really so deeply humbling. I feel so blessed to be able to share my art with my fellow dancers, and a paying audience. Sometimes, overwhelming emotion comes over me, I just have such a deep appreciate for God. Here's why... I have always wanted to become a professional dancer. I tried, strived, practiced, prayed, auditioned... and I was just never filled. Until now. Even if I never dance again, this experience has been so filling! The practice has been long and intense, but deeply moving. I love God so much, because only He knew that I could handle this at this stage in my life. I am growing in my faith, and trusting Him more and more with His plan. I feel like it's a path that unfolds fresh and new each day. I like it, sometimes it's familar, and sometimes completely foreign. But I love it none the less! Oh how my heart praises Him, God Almighty, maker of my soul!

Dinner Time! Blessings!

Lindsay