Well, with the holiday season over I find myself pretty excited to get back to "normal" life. It was a delight to get to go home and see so many wonderful people. I feel refreshed and little more like me, again. And it was amazing for my family and Rebecca and Patrick to be in Austin and get to see my new life. It makes Austin feel a little less like summer camp. So now I am back to work and hanging with students and, hopefully in due time, getting a little rest.
A long time ago I decided never to make New Year resolutions and I am keeping with that. However, we must all admit that there is something about this time of year that makes us reflect on where have been and where we are going. For me this year, a lot of that has been due to getting to go home and getting some time to ponder what has happened in my life over this past whirlwind of a year. I've done a lot-graduated, had three jobs, moved twice, made totally new friends, etc, etc. So it is quite a lot to think about. I really came to no conclusion other than that without the grace of God I would be insane by now, but I do have a confidence that I did not have this time last year. And it has nothing to do with me feeling certain about my future. It has everything to do with God being faithful to me and leading me through all these changes. He has given me a confidence in Him and because of that, a confidence in myself.
I was asked recently if I feel more like an "adult" now that I am out of college. The answer was definately not. I am still who I was in May and this time last year. I just have new challenges and responsibilities. However, I do find that I have a sense of competence that I did not have last year. A new set of skills that fit my new life. I feel adapted.
So my point...its not a new year that has brought a new me. It is the past year that has brought a more mature me.
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