I thought I always been part of a tribe. Aside from my family, I really thought I had a tribe...especially at church--the reason for our common ground, the beliefs that allowed us to belong. However, as I begin my personal journey of building my own tribe, I'm learning I was never part of a tribe. When you get married, move out, leave for training school, or leave your home Corps and division--your tribe can all but disappear. Of course, this also happens in just plain real life. Building is not as easy. Making friends is not for the faint of heart! After all, it's a lot like dating. Getting the guts up to say "Would you want to do coffee some time?" can give me a heart attack and make me want to puke. And really, who want to regress to high school? And yet, it's vital that we have a tribe of friends we can do life...real connection. In my personal journey to find my tribe these few thoughts keep coming to mind: To be able to talk unapologetic
It is the beginning of October! There is a freshness in the air...maybe not in California because of the smog...but you get what I mean... It did not take me long to choose a topic to explore because it is a topic that is so pertinently on my mind almost everyday. It is a topic that shakes me, and to be completely honest...this is a topic that is at the root of every mistake, sin, and worried thought...any guesses to the topic? FEAR Anyone else struggle with it? Do you feel its icy breath when you want to try something new, initiate in relationships?? I'm coming to realize that I do not have to be its slave. I'm free to struggle, but I'm not overcome. Moreover, I'm not made to struggle alone. So today begins with me exposing of my struggle for you to see. Today begins an invitation to you to join me. Today begins with me doing one thing that scares me...today begins 30 days of writing and exposing FEAR and how it relates to me. Will you join in? xoxo
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