Recent lessons learned...

When I started writing this post it was only meant to be brief. I soon realised this was going to be difficult. So instead of writing a thesis, I will post it somewhat incomplete and focus just on some thoughts I have encountered these past few days.

... When my baby niece smushes her open mouth into my cheek, smothering me in her version of a sloppy wet kiss, it’s disgusting. But awesome. And I totally love it.

... Hillsong isn’t so bad. So say what you will, think what you want of it, and me, but I believe they are a genuine hearted bunch of passionate people that defy their critics and serve BRILLIANTLY. Kudos, Hillsong. Massive kudos.

... My long-term love of gospel music and recent involvement in a gospel choir has made it difficult to completely enjoy contemporary Christian music these days. While music style is not, and shouldn't be, a barrier for spiritual connection, I’d happily sing a Kirk or Israel tune over the latest United release. Does anyone know a church in Adelaide that does good gospel music? Haha...

... I am a very strong woman and make no apology for saying that. Not anymore, anyway. I’m also no longer afraid of my strength and have made the choice to not hold back from growing in this regard for fear of becoming too intimidating. If someone is intimidated by a strong woman, that is their problem, not hers.

... Our biggest fears reveal what we value the most. A simple and obvious statement, but one that resonated within me this weekend.

... Just because you’re waiting for something, doesn’t mean you are crippled from doing anything else while you wait.

... There is always a wall between you and your potential. The question is: What are you doing to do about breaking through that wall?

... Sydney doesn’t heaps do it for me anymore. No offence to those who call Sydney home, it’s a great city. But it doesn’t rock my world. It’s busy, dirty, a little unfriendly, and full of smokers. Ugh. Maybe I need to get out into the suburbs more… Looking forward to getting home to RADelaide. ;)

And finally… and probably most importantly...

... I have been underestimating myself. Which means I have been underestimating the one who created me. This is so not cool.


Hope you enjoyed that.
Love.
J x