Solitude, Health, and Buffaloes

I have official been in Nebraska for over a month now!  As part of my rule of life I have decided to take a half day of solitude the last Friday of every month.  What this looks like is going out into nature in some capacity, no technology for a solid 6 hours or more, running, walking, journaling, relaxing, basically doing whatever it takes to be still and rest.  This morning I ventured to Pioneers Park.

This is a park in Lincoln about 20 miles from where I live.  As I walked, jogged, and simply lounged around the park, God was reminding me of what it means to be healthy.  This past week I have been reflecting on health and intentionality.  In the past month there have been some areas of my life that have brought tremendous health.  The amazing people I have had the opportunity to meet and the friendships that have started have already given me life and I look forward to how God will continue to grow these relationships over the coming year.

But I was also reminded of the ways I have not grabbed onto health in this past month.  The majority of my time has been spent getting to know people in my church...meaning going out to eat...and mostly junk food.  Well, what is past is past, but how do I make a change today looking into the  future?  (See picture to the right) 

In this next month I hope to intentionally eat better and think about what I am putting into my body and how it either aids or takes away from what God has called me to do.

(Some sites and friends from Pioneers Park!)



Lastly, I was reminded to dream BIG!  This past week a parishioner asked me if I have ever had my heart broken.  Immediately I thought of London and how hard it was when my visa was denied for the FOURTH time!  But then I remembered the amazing people God put in my life during that time.  My coworkers Chloe, Sharon, and Chris.  And how it was not returning to London that set me on the path to Chicago, seminary, and eventually here to Ceresco.  God's plans are bigger and better than I could have ever imagined and I hope to always dream big and ask big asks....because God is that much greater than my hopes and dreams and that means more adventure for the future!