Everyday I've been in Ireland the sun have been shining and its been warm. Almost like God kissing me every single day. The locals even say it is unusual for this type of weather. I just tell them I brought the sunshine.
On another note. I am ready to head back to the States. One thing about being a traveler alone...after a while you realize it isn't all that its cracked up to be. Independence is overly rated. What is the use to going to all these places, meeting all these people but yet do not share your life or heart with anyone. Love is the only thing make your life more full of life and alive. Love is what puts your life in perspective. Love brings out your truest self.
I can't deny my own hearts truest desire and truest nature. Romance and intimacy. It just can't settle for anything else. Yet, I just can't make it happen no matter how much I try.
To be quite honest, I feel like God's timing need to speed up just a bit.
My heart is about to explode.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sunshine
I love how we plan things and it can quickly just change.
I know I made this trip to be out to be one spiritual adventure with experiencing the love of Christ. And it is---so effortlessly.
But my idea of it is slowly and changing about what that looks like.
Last night, I met people from all over the world. One from Poland, Irish, American, Germany, Malaysia. We had Indian food, tea and great conversations about God. We shared our hearts, our passions, our thoughts, and just shared. It was so beautiful.
Today a met an New Yorker visiting relatives here in Dublin. She was so helpful as I was getting on the Dart 25 train. (I really like taking the train) She helped me get to my destination even though I didn't really have an agenda or plan except pick a place and go there.
I went to Dublin City. There I saw Trinity College. The history and the age of the buildings are mind blogging. The Book of Kells. Wow---so majestic with its ancient books and statues of great scholars.
I came to the apartment where I am staying. (I didn't have a key) Some gentlemen let me in the gate. The girls weren't home yet so I couldn't get into the apartment. These men from Algria...the same men who let me in the gate. Invited me to stay with them until someone came home. They served me tea, biscuits, and dessert. We had great conversations and hearing about their history of their country of Algria and how they came to Ireland. Beautiful.
I know I made this trip to be out to be one spiritual adventure with experiencing the love of Christ. And it is---so effortlessly.
But my idea of it is slowly and changing about what that looks like.
Last night, I met people from all over the world. One from Poland, Irish, American, Germany, Malaysia. We had Indian food, tea and great conversations about God. We shared our hearts, our passions, our thoughts, and just shared. It was so beautiful.
Today a met an New Yorker visiting relatives here in Dublin. She was so helpful as I was getting on the Dart 25 train. (I really like taking the train) She helped me get to my destination even though I didn't really have an agenda or plan except pick a place and go there.
I went to Dublin City. There I saw Trinity College. The history and the age of the buildings are mind blogging. The Book of Kells. Wow---so majestic with its ancient books and statues of great scholars.
I came to the apartment where I am staying. (I didn't have a key) Some gentlemen let me in the gate. The girls weren't home yet so I couldn't get into the apartment. These men from Algria...the same men who let me in the gate. Invited me to stay with them until someone came home. They served me tea, biscuits, and dessert. We had great conversations and hearing about their history of their country of Algria and how they came to Ireland. Beautiful.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
First Day in Dublin
Today have been such and adventurous day already.
In the airport, I met a woman by the name of Vicki who worked at one of the stores in the airport. I was drawn to the store because it beautiful jewelry and colors that were vibrant. Vicki herself was a radiant ball of so much light and love. We talked, laughed, and shared condense versions of our life experiences and words of encouragement. Come to find out she is a believer who is looking for a job. We've exchanged information and I made a new friend.
On the airplane, I sat next to a woman by the name of Jackie. She was actually heading to Dublin as well coming from Indianapolis. She is actually in a sport called Hurling which is a big deal in Ireland. I had no clue what it was about it she was so awesome to just talk to and hang out with it. She had became a new friend. On the layover I hung out with her and another Hurling player who was also in a tournament that was going to be in Dublin. We've exchanged numbers and she invited me to see them play in Galway which I believe I definitely will.
I didn't even arrive in Ireland and made two friends already.
The flight was just amazing. Hardly any turbulence, the food was great and the people I sat next to were an adorable elderly couple who actually going to a church convention in Dublin.
Then I met Aoife at the airport. The Dublin Airport was so huge that we kept missing each other but it was grand as they say it here. Once I leave here I will sound Irish. So sweet and full of smiles and hospitality. She made me breakfast, helped me with issues with my phone and we have wonderful conversations about God. I felt so alive and rejuvenated and completely at rest. I was taking it all in.
It still hadn't hit me that I am in here in Ireland. I took the fact they drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right. I took in the fact that where I am currently staying is on the harbor of the ocean where I can hear seagulls. One even landed on the patio as Aoife and I were talking. She said they never do that.
There is so much more that I just don't have the capacity to type it all right now. I didn't even bother to take pictures today because it felt like a day to just take it all in. No rush in doing anything or going anywhere.
Ahhh! How refreshing!
In the airport, I met a woman by the name of Vicki who worked at one of the stores in the airport. I was drawn to the store because it beautiful jewelry and colors that were vibrant. Vicki herself was a radiant ball of so much light and love. We talked, laughed, and shared condense versions of our life experiences and words of encouragement. Come to find out she is a believer who is looking for a job. We've exchanged information and I made a new friend.
On the airplane, I sat next to a woman by the name of Jackie. She was actually heading to Dublin as well coming from Indianapolis. She is actually in a sport called Hurling which is a big deal in Ireland. I had no clue what it was about it she was so awesome to just talk to and hang out with it. She had became a new friend. On the layover I hung out with her and another Hurling player who was also in a tournament that was going to be in Dublin. We've exchanged numbers and she invited me to see them play in Galway which I believe I definitely will.
I didn't even arrive in Ireland and made two friends already.
The flight was just amazing. Hardly any turbulence, the food was great and the people I sat next to were an adorable elderly couple who actually going to a church convention in Dublin.
Then I met Aoife at the airport. The Dublin Airport was so huge that we kept missing each other but it was grand as they say it here. Once I leave here I will sound Irish. So sweet and full of smiles and hospitality. She made me breakfast, helped me with issues with my phone and we have wonderful conversations about God. I felt so alive and rejuvenated and completely at rest. I was taking it all in.
It still hadn't hit me that I am in here in Ireland. I took the fact they drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right. I took in the fact that where I am currently staying is on the harbor of the ocean where I can hear seagulls. One even landed on the patio as Aoife and I were talking. She said they never do that.
There is so much more that I just don't have the capacity to type it all right now. I didn't even bother to take pictures today because it felt like a day to just take it all in. No rush in doing anything or going anywhere.
Ahhh! How refreshing!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Today is the day
I am packed and ready to go! After talking about this for months I leave TODAY! Joy is just bubbling up in my belly! Confident expectations of absolute goodness and extravagance has filled up my heart. Ahhhh!!!! Words can not describe the joy that is bursting inside of my being right now. I just want to hug everyone and tell them---"HEY, nothing to it but to do it!" YOLO as my friends say: "You live only once" So why not make the most of every moment of it and have fun and enjoy!!!!
Life is all about the JOURNEY...not the arrival point or destination.
Life is all about the JOURNEY...not the arrival point or destination.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Thoughts
I am discovering so much about myself before this trip to Ireland. Moments of doubt hit me when I realized that I can not do all this by myself. I even had sudden fears of going overseas by myself and wondering if I can actually do it. I truly have to rely on Papa for the finances and for resources to get there. I almost freaked out. I saw my paycheck and it was less than what I thought, however, I am going to keep moving forward. I haven't even paid for my ticket yet to get to Ireland and my concern is that prices will go up. But I believe two things will either happen, either God will keep the prices lower for me or He will go above and beyond financially to provide the money for the ticket. He will not leave me hanging.
Another thing I discovered is that faith isn't about an emotion. I've had moments where I felt like I had the faith to go to Ireland and other days I don't. But faith is about knowing to go forth anyway even when you do not feel like it. Feelings come and go but Papa is consistent in who He is and what He believes about me so therefore I am resting in what He says and not what my emotions tell me. Nor can I allow my outer circumstances to gage if things are going well or not. I get to follow His soothing peace in this wonderful journey and that is what I am going to do.
Another thing I discovered is that faith isn't about an emotion. I've had moments where I felt like I had the faith to go to Ireland and other days I don't. But faith is about knowing to go forth anyway even when you do not feel like it. Feelings come and go but Papa is consistent in who He is and what He believes about me so therefore I am resting in what He says and not what my emotions tell me. Nor can I allow my outer circumstances to gage if things are going well or not. I get to follow His soothing peace in this wonderful journey and that is what I am going to do.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Being Adventure
I read a quote by Andre Rabe from his book called, "Imagine". (If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it)
He quoted in the book, "Forget about trying to find His plan for your life---your life is His plan! Neither your location or your timing matters---He has dawned His eternal day. You are His moment; you are His location!"
I read this quote and was blown away. I realized how I've always been unsatisfied with where I am with life, whether it was the job, or my location, or my status, or whatever. It was always something. So I always was searching outside myself to feel the excitement of adventure. And of course we do need that time to time however, I am discovering to live by carelessly in that mode for the next adventure--you never truly appreciate the now that is present.
Papa God told me yesterday: "You are the adventure! Me, living life in your extraordinary unique and brilliant expression is one of My greatest pleasures and joys!" Living waters of life flow through me therefore wherever I am I bring life, I bring the adventure because I AM adventure simply because HE IS. There is nothing boring or mundane about Jesus one bit because He is the light of brilliance wherever He is...as He is so I am.
He quoted in the book, "Forget about trying to find His plan for your life---your life is His plan! Neither your location or your timing matters---He has dawned His eternal day. You are His moment; you are His location!"
I read this quote and was blown away. I realized how I've always been unsatisfied with where I am with life, whether it was the job, or my location, or my status, or whatever. It was always something. So I always was searching outside myself to feel the excitement of adventure. And of course we do need that time to time however, I am discovering to live by carelessly in that mode for the next adventure--you never truly appreciate the now that is present.
Papa God told me yesterday: "You are the adventure! Me, living life in your extraordinary unique and brilliant expression is one of My greatest pleasures and joys!" Living waters of life flow through me therefore wherever I am I bring life, I bring the adventure because I AM adventure simply because HE IS. There is nothing boring or mundane about Jesus one bit because He is the light of brilliance wherever He is...as He is so I am.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Unknowns...
July is half way over and I still have no funds for this trip I am planning. I have sent a few letters but have not heard anything or received any responds. I do not have the ticket or the place I will stay booked yet. So I have no idea how this is going to happen. Of course, God is the only way this is going to happen.
I've even done an projected budget for the amount of money I can save up and it looks like I can do it. For a person who likes to plan things ahead of time I'm truly trusting God for the outcome of this. I am still excited and I am going forth with this trip. Thank you Jesus this is why this is called adventure.
I've even done an projected budget for the amount of money I can save up and it looks like I can do it. For a person who likes to plan things ahead of time I'm truly trusting God for the outcome of this. I am still excited and I am going forth with this trip. Thank you Jesus this is why this is called adventure.
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