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There is something about beauty that I am drawn to every time I see it. I can’t really define what that is, but upon seeing it, I know. But I think that’s a good thing. Maybe beauty isn’t meant to be defined. Maybe it’s supposed to be abstract, and untamable. I think I’m okay with that. Maybe its supposed to be mysterious so that when we do recognize it, it teaches us something new every time. I had two such experiences over the last few weeks. The first visiting the Virginia Tech campus, and the second reading a poem written by a friend.
So, as I stated, I drove through the VT campus the other day in Blacksburg, Virginia. It’s a school that I came close to attending, and it’s beauty is magnificent. I was going to study architecture there, and therefore, my love of it is great. To me, there is nothing like looking at a spectacular building and taking in all it’s details, lines, and messages. Tech’s campus offers plenty to look at then. The hokie stone, the gothic lines, and the old style exude creativity and magic. It’s quite inspiring in a way that I really can’t describe, but seemed to spark my creative mind which is always an enjoyable experience. So take time to visit the campus there, or if that isn’t a possibility, take a drive through an old section of your town, look at a spectacular building, and be inspired!
My second recent experience of beauty was reading a poem by Briony Skerjance. I attached it below and more of her creative brilliance can be seen on her blog: http://brionyskerjance.blogspot.com. I must confess, generally I am not a fan of poetry at all. However, I got to reading this and could not stop. It was a beautiful representation of where I sometimes find myself in life–being caged by other’s expectations–and I think it’s safe to say most if not all of us have at one time experienced this frustration. But I will let the beauty of her words speak for themselves. This is it below…
To Christ within,
Craig
Wow…it has been quite sometime now since my last post. Please forgive me for my disregard. I am embarrassed to even mention the end of camp and the conclusion of one of the most wonderful times of my entire life in Nordegg. I hope that those who have spoken to me since my return have heard my stories, and maybe at some later time I will address them here. But until then I will leave them unsaid.
While it has been a long time between posts, in the scope of life six months is a relatively short span. And in that short time, my life has taken a dramatic change. Upon returning from Canada my relationship with my girlfriend ended, I have obtained and resigned from a church position, and modified much of my outlook on life. It has been quite the journey to use my blog’s title. But through it I have become much the better in my opinion.
While much of the changes were difficult to seemingly impossible on the hardness meter, they have been very rewarding. The old friends and new friends I have been able to grow closer to during this time have had rewards that words don’t describe. Just this weekend I drove to Asheville, North Carolina with my home church and stayed with a great friend. He and I reconnected and were able to talk about past trips, current life issues, and school (he is now a freshman at Virginia Tech). It was phenomenal. Other changes have brought rewards as well. The church position that I have had gave me ample ministry and professional experience for my future positions that will not be overlooked. Overall, while hard, the changes have been worth it at every level.
This post is hard to write. I’m sitting in a Starbucks in Johnson City, Tennessee, waiting to visit another old friend. My mind is trying to relive the past six months and I could literally write for days on end to tell you the stories and events that have transpired, but I must limit myself. As I said, hopefully I will be able to explain them in person or in later posts, but until then, thank you for reading…again. The next post will not be so delayed.
To Christ within,
Craig
