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What to do When What You Are Comfortable With is Not What You Really Need

February 10, 2014 by Loree

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Tiny ice crystals sparkle like diamonds beneath my skis, framed by the brilliant turquoise heavens. The pure white yields gently as I hurtle myself downward with a soft swoosh,

breaking the silence around me.

My snowboarding boys ride a few runs over, carving new territory on black diamond runs. I find myself alone but the solitude wraps pleasantly around me. This gift of uninterrupted time allows me to revel in the wild beauty and reflect on

today’s perfect gifts—

A wondrous landscape, the physical ability to ski through the winter wonderland , (which I thought was lost) and my family to share the joy with.

After a skiing accident a few years ago, resulting in a torn MCL, I am done with the difficult runs. I was determined to recover and continue the sport I adore, but I don’t feel the need to push my body and average abilities to the limit. Buh bye breakneck speed.

I wear a perfect contentedness, sticking to what I know and what is comfortable, on a mountain I’ve had a relationship with for eighteen years. Like an old friend, the familiar trails welcome me on my yearly pilgrimage.

Ever the extrovert, solitude ranks low on the scale of what I normally seek. People, conversation and camaraderie I crave. In time I’m joined by my sweet girls, not quite ready for the boy’s risky ventures, and I am thankful.

But I know

God calls me to commune with him alone,

When I do, I feel his presence and receive a whispering peace in my soul. I feel a void if I start my day without solitude with him.

So I rise before the others and sit at the table in the darkened condo. With laptop open, I quietly commune and listen to the lull of steady breath coming from the sofa bed.

Comforted by the soft morning sounds,

I smile as I watch the rays of dawn chase the shadows away.

 

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Psalms 65:8  The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.

-Are you an extrovert or introvert? (do parties make you energized or tired?)

-How does your personality type pose challenges for you in your daily walk? What are the perks? Write a prayer of thanks for your type.

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Posted in: Family & Friendship, Peace, Praise and Thanks, Pursuit of All Things Godly, Travel Tagged: boys, extrovert, Girls, introvert, peace, Psalm 65:8, Red River, skiing, thankful
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