Sabbath weekend
Went home to Fredericton for some much needed R and R... that's Rest and Relaxation for you Scott and any of my brother's friends that might be reading this. I've been taking this class at school called "Spiritual Formation" and it's all about spiritual discipline and getting your life in order. The text for the class is "Ordering you Private World." I can't think of the author right now, but it's all about cultivating personal disciplines so that you don't burn out and so that you don't give away more then what you are personally receiving. It's a great book and it's been one of the more revolutionalizing courses that I have taken this year. Anyways- going home this weekend was for sure a reflection of what I have learned in that course. I was overwhelmed with decisions to be made about school and the summer and I definetly needed the time to retreat and spend some time away. For those who know me know that I draw my energy from spending time alone- and sometimes that comes out wrong, ie. that I don't like to spend time with people---which is completely wrong. I am just aware of my limitations and know that I need to "re-engergize" to be an effective group person. Anyways I had a great time home- I really encourage everyone regardless of your position in life or what type of person you are to take time to retreat away, think and reflect. I spent last year running myself into the ground and I've really learned the value of rest, saying "no"..and not taking phone calls for an evening. Don't feel bad- you'll be a more effective for ministry if you can think clearly yourself.
I also got to spend some time with my mum, my pastors Matt and Chrissie, my friend Danica and my whole home Church. Off to write an essay- one month of school left!
