Continuing The Journey

This week, I re-discovered the powerful impact a message has if spoken in the right venue, at the right time.  Yesterday, a fellow college student/friend and I were asked to speak at an event named, “Quality vs. Quantity: Providing Wealthy Education in a Time of Abundant Information,” one of a weeklong series of events discussing how students’ lives can be enriched by the education process at Messiah College.  Our presentation focused on writing and disabilities and how, if given a chance, individuals with challenges can accomplish the same as their counterparts.  It was heartwarming to see the room filled with both interested and attentive staff and students.  As they listened, I saw a spark of interest, and then understanding on their faces.  A refreshing site to witness as I discover new and ever-changing ideas that challenge my perspective.

Thank you for joining me on my ever-interesting life’s journey!

Friendship

This week, friendship seems to be a theme for me.  Faced with a hectic schedule at college, trying to gain my footing during these past few weeks has been difficult and challenging, yet with a few devoted friends, I think I found my rhythm again.  It is funny how we sometimes think tasks are insurmountable, but with others’ persistent belief in us, we always find a way to complete the most formidable demands.  Therefore, I wish to thank all of the individuals who are my friends and have faith in me.  I could NOT do it without you!

Everyone have a good weekend!

Faith

 This week, the subject of faith has been on my mind.  Confronted with a daunting semester in the upcoming months, my first reaction, I’m sorry to say, was to quake with fear and put up resistance.  However, today, I realized my faith will carry me, like it has so often before this week.  Why do we become so easily unraveled and question our ability to create positive out of a difficult situation?  That, I do not know, but I must say the very thought of my strength and determination as a student calmed my fears and bolstered my reserve to give my all this semester, which will only cement my faith in the end.

Thank you, readers, for tuning in every week!  I am continuously amazed by the support you show by following my blog.   That, in itself, means a lot!

Education

I happened on this quote by accident, but I thought it a fitting one to be today’s subject because it is my first week back on Messiah College’s campus after a long break.

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.”  Allan Bloom

After considering how the insight above pertains to my life \ story, it is true that my pursuit of a college education brought me from darkness to light in so many ways; more ways that I can count.  Receiving an education gives me the tools to break into my own light, plus, the wherewithall, I hope, to help others move into their individual light.  An envigorating idea to ponder as I embark on still another leg of my journey and insentive for me to reach for the highest stars in the sky!

Thank you so much for tuning in!  Have a good week!