So it got me thinking... what do I want to focus on this year?
The more I think about it, the more I think I've found the answer.
I want to feel ALIVE.
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Alive in every sense of the word. I want to FEEL life. I want to have crazy joy, crazy love, crazy compassion, crazy zest for life! Whooooo!!!!!! Who's with me?!?!?! :)
I have no idea how to 'manufacture' that. Not a clue. But, I do have a thought: I feel most alive when I'm doing what I LOVE to do. And sometimes, what I love to do are the same things that I'm somewhat 'good' (I'm using that loosely) at. And what I'm good at... well, there are all sorts of little tests you can take for that. So, bingo!! I'll take a test.
But then I remembered that I've already taken a couple of these "things you're good at" tests. "Strengths Quest" for work, and "Spiritual Gift Inventory" for church. I don't remember all they said, but I remember a few things. Apparently I'm 'good' at, and love:
1. Giving: "freely devote, set aside, or sacrifice for a purpose"
2. Hospitality: "the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers"
3. Empathy: "the ability to understand and share the feelings of another"
4. Restoration: "the process of repairing or renovating something, so as to restore it to its original condition"
Some people would refer to these as "gifts". I like to just think of them as things God has created me to love. And... when I am being the 'me' God has created me to be, I feel ALIVE!!!!
So, my
I will seek out opportunities to feel completely ALIVE! by doing the things that I love and am good at, in a way that brings joy and hope to others!
Here we go!!
Oh, and what makes you feel alive? Let's jump in this boat together! :)
I would have put empathy at number one for you, just saying.
ReplyDeleteI love to sing. I do it, not hideous. I feel most alive when I am in the car and singing LOUDLY. That's a little embarrassing, but since you asked.
I would love to take some of those tests you speak of to see if there is anything I am missing!
I will be following this journey of yours! Can't wait to see what's next!
Sara I can TOTALLY imagine you singing loudly in the car! Ha! I love it! I would say to google-search "Spiritual Gift Inventory", but I'm not totally sure what you'd get. I'll see if I can find my old test questions and make a copy for you :) But, if I had to take a stab at it right now, I would say you have an amazing gift of encouragement, and also prayer.
ReplyDeleteTraveling makes me feel alive. Actually, its planning the travel and looking forward to it that gives me zest and energy!
ReplyDeleteSpending time outside walking our dogs makes me feel alive.
Laughing. The real deep hard laughing that only close family or friends can bring out in you. That makes me feel great!
P.S. I sent you an e-mail about a month ago, check your spam, did you get it?
I can sooo relate to the laughing! I LOVE that! :)
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