Today, we began the long goodbye. The next weeks will be difficult, but as my son journeys on to his next stage of life he will be buoyed by the experiences and relationships he has built here and challenged to begin new friendships. That challenge will surely be a difficult one. A small town's close-knit, sheltered community is a far cry from the mass of one of the world's largest cities. Staying truly authentic, beautifully uniquely himself will be a regular, if not constant, battle.
While I am excited and hopeful about his future, every once in a while I worry about his ability to stay poised. It can be difficult both on his own and while mired in the muck. But what I want for him is much more than posture and survival - I want the kind of brilliance than changes the world and makes it a better place in real, tangible ways. To do that, he will need strength and the ever-present guidance of the Holy Spirit. Then, he will be reminded that he was designed for much more than he can dream.
Best wishes!
Today's Photos: Poise: Roses and Water Lilies
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be overwhelmed often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." Friedrich Nietzsche
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