"Nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future."

I'm away in Calgary for my teaching practicum, being billeted with some nice people that I only just met today. I sleep in the room that used to belong to their youngest daughter. I think we would have been friends. Everything about her room is artsy.

Written on her little red stool, I found the quote above in the title that came from this longer quote I just googled:

“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure”

-Alexander Supertramp, Into the Wild

It's a new favourite. I find so much truth in it and it encourages me because I have no idea where I'm going or what I'm doing after I graduate next December. Fun!

Here's another quote of hers that I like: "forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet". I like it because it reminds me of the days I spent visiting the beautiful world of Zimbabwe back in 1997 as a kid. I like the philosophical idea of what's real. Always trying to get close to what's real. Real feet touching real dirt, not interrupted by fancy shoes or whatever else our developing world claims to offer. Just embracing simplicity and being human. Sometime I think we forget how to do that, even me.

Tycho - Next iTunes Purchase

 

Tycho - Montana Single.

Really pleased with this lyricless electronic band I just found on YouTube. Click on the link to hear their new single Montana. :)

Postmodern Outlook

Endeavour to be whomever we want,
A loss of identity yet vivant?

Written February 7, 2014
Stephanie Wright

Tell Me What Happens

A day like so many.
But so unlikely.
So far, so distant.
So... intriguing.

But so is waiting.
Waiting for the still unknown.
For what could be.
Could be... Hmm!

Could be! ...Maybe!
Don't hope for fear;
Don't be afraid to hope.
...But, will this kite now fly?

Grip firmly, now.
Don't let it slip.
Hold it tightly,
That string you've got.

Carefully, now.
Run with it. 
Let it soar,
Brush the skies!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
The turbulence!
Keeps me ever holding ground.
Stay up, stay level! ...Stay grounded.

It's too tricky.
The currents unpredictable.
High winds!
No control.

Dad, give me help.
Put your hand on mine.
Help me hold the string.
Teach me to fly high.

So I'm learning to trust-

"Sit there, in the passenger's seat.
Ride with me, I'm in control.
I've got this; I'm the driver."

Throw my coins to the wind.
Let them fall heads or tails.
You tell me what happens.
Here, I give you my 'yes'.

Fingers folded inward, closed.
Clenched palm turns upward. 
Opening before you, just for you...
The string, the keys, the coins. 

____________________________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
January 29, 2014

Reaching, Waiting, Longing

It’s not that far to get away,
If I can get there on my feet.

Here by the fire,
Maybe I’ll find some rest.

It’s incredible to be alone
And have someone else join the room.

Jesus, I love you,
Though my body wages war against me.
Jesus, I cling to you.
Jesus, please heal me -
I’m desperate.
Be my engagement in this life,
The training of my eyes.
You are the source of all that’s good.
I need you. Rescue me.

_______________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
December 1, 2013

Makes Me Wonder

             Silence keeps me here and sitting,
             Waiting on some kind of word.
             Will you say 'hello' again?
             Or could this be the very end?

             Can we walk the streets of Moose Jaw?
             Or tour the city in your car?
             I like to hear you share your thoughts.
             I'll let you learn to ask for mine.

             I've got this treasure that I'm told to keep.
             She's not for me but someone right.
             She tries to leap right out her cage.
             How long can I keep her down?

             I think I need a pair of blinders,
             Keep 'em on, days and nights.
             I've got one LORD, one hope, one prize.
             Let me fix me eyes & train my sights.

             Listen to me, dear little girl:
             Christ is enough to fill you, please you.
             To Christ, give yourself all.
(I promise) Your desires will be whole.

________________________
Written by Stephanie Wright
November 23, 2013

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