Wandering 20s is a narrative about my time at university, the adventures I was blessed to take while I was there, the people I met, my time on the World Race and more. It has overarching themes of Love, Vulnerability, and Dreams. It's a story about the intoxication of adventures that is both as sweet and sticky as honey.
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Fall is by far my favorite season.I love all the colors, the way the weather changes, the way my heart feels.
This year, Fall seems to be hitting me differently. Sure, I love it. It's beautiful and magical, but this is also a season of immense change. In just a few short weeks, I will be graduating college (PRAISES!!). After the holidays I'll be heading out to Los Angeles, which is truly an amazement. I have dreamed of going out West and now I am, plus partaking in a stellar internship!But among all of these changes, I am struck with one thing, Fall Leaves.The other day I was in a hurry. Almost everyday I am in a hurry. As soon as my alarm goes off in the morning, I hit the ground running and hardly stop until I am home after work and going to bed.Much like any other day, I hit the ground running when I woke up on my day off. I decided to go to Starbucks (yes, sorry, but I was in a hurry, and what is Sbucks known for? Speed) to get some coffee before I went to see family. After one of the longest times waiting for my coffee, 20 minutes to be exact, I was out the door and heading off to see my nieces. While I was waiting, I strangely wasn't in a rush. It was just seemed to be how my day was going, "So I'll be a little late, that's not new by any means." I thought as I drove off.On one of the most beautiful tree lined streets in Fishers I was on, I just couldn't help but stare in wonder at the all the trees and their changing colors. It seemed like just a few days ago they were all bright green and I was wearing shorts and a tank top and we were heading to the pool. Now I was bundled and the trees were bundling inside, getting ready for winter.
As I was driving, I distinctively heard God whisper in my ear, "Just as the leaves draw in their nutrients for the coming months, what are you drawing deep into your soul?" This hit me so hard. What am I drawing into my soul? What does this next season mean for me? How am I wanting to grow? I don't have the answers, but I know one thing without a doubt: I want to stop hurrying. I want to be able to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee without looking at my watch. I want to enjoy stopping to talk with a friend I haven't seen in a while without having to worry about being late for work. I want to go out with my family and enjoy my time with them and not worry about all the homework that is still waiting of me to finish.Here's what I am going to do:I'm going to stop planning all that I have to get done. It's overwhelming to be honest and just makes me stressed. I'm going to live each day as it comes, sure I'll still plan to do things, but I'm not going to plan every moment of the day until I fall into bed too weary to even enjoy a meal.As the holidays are quickly approaching, think about what you are taking into your soul for the next few months. Maybe it's preparation in seeing family, or a change of a job or location. Whatever it is, set yourself up well for what is to come. Make time for the small things, like watching the sunrise; but don't forget to take time for yourself, for your soul. 