How might I better learn from the seeming insignificant and ordinary Texas rabbit (shown to the right)? Or how might I become a better man of God or a more dynamic teacher by appreciating the "ordinary" in our lives?
My male psyche has wanted to subtly "brag" about my summer sabbatical activities, but after I let others know what I am privileged to be doing, I find myself anticipating what is ahead, instead of relishing the present.
How do these two elements of finding significance in the ordinary and enjoying what is in the present, have to do with personal growth? How do these elements relate to my spiritual journey? How do these elements color the manner in which I work with theatre students? How do these relate to desiring inspiration without discipline in my life?
As we began our summer activities by driving through West Texas on Wednesday, May 27, my initial thoughts projected to future visits to San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of absorbing what was to be experienced from the more bland and flat Texas panhandle. On Thursday, May 28, I saw the above rabbit in Stratford, Texas and as I enjoyed watching him watch me, I found contentment from this more ordinary and common wildlife. I didn't need to see the more exotic seals in San Francisco Bay or the dolphins at Venice Beach. I could enjoy God's smile through a small rabbit in the panhandle of Texas.
Lord, help me to thrive in the present. Help me to glean what is presented to me in the now.
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