I find that in the desire to find the truth, I have started to slip a bit on the banana peel of life. I find myself unwittingly being defined (at least in my own mind) by what I am not, or do not want to be, rather than being defined by what I am. I need to invest time in firmly establishing what I am, just as I have spent so much time determining what I am not.
I can identify with this - and there is such joy and freedom when you are finally able to invest in defining yourself by all that you are and what you do believe.
ReplyDeleteFinding likeminded individuals, even if only a voice that opens your mind to one single new idea and possibility, begins to feel like discovering hidden treasures.
I've also found liberation in no longer needing to explain myself completely or defend my own opinions to people who seem intent only on debate. I feel free now simply to point the direction of the beginning of the thread that brought me to my current point or train of thought, and then to just let God lead them through their own journey as He sees fit. This doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a good discussion and exchange of ideas, but argument no longer holds much appeal, since I think it only defines us all as opposing sides or winners and losers, and where is love in that?