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Monday, November 12, 2012
on pilgrimage
I've heard it said that saints make saints. Some proof of that is that four of the most popular Peruvian saints, St. Turibius, St. John Macías, St. Martin de Porres, and St. Rose of Lima all lived during the same time and knew each other. I imagine they inspired each other, and empowered each other to live authentic lives for God.
Of course, it's just another way of saying being around great people helps to make you a better person, if you aren't interested in sainthood. I am so blessed to be surrounded by many great people--that is, people striving for greatness. I'm sure they wouldn't want to be categorized as "great" :). Though to their credit, I recently heard that the idea that accomplishments and intelligence make greatness is kind of a Western idea, and many Eastern cultures place more merit in the struggling itself. So, I suppose simply striving to be great people makes them great people, and that's why I am so grateful for them!
One of those people who is particularly present with me right now is my little brother Jeff, who just reminded me in his blog not to bound myself by limits. It's a difficult thing in a culture where the "path to success" is often a bit cookie-cutter. And it's a particular struggle for me now as I am on the brink of a life-defining step! (ironically, isn't every step we take life-defining?)
It just started snowing again outside the window of this coffee shop in downtown Minneapolis, and there's something you can't beat about the coziness of watching it snow outside while you are toasty warm inside! I'm here for several reasons, which could be stated pretty simply or honestly.
Stated simply, I'm here to visit a couple of graduate schools.
Stated honestly, I'm here to be attentive to the movements deep in my soul as I contemplate the next step, and I'm here to do it in the company of one of my soul mates, another of those great people in my life. That would be Kelli, my two-year housemate and roommate in Peru, who I haven't seen since we parted ways in the Houston airport on July 31st, and whose influence on me must not be understated!
So I thank you for your prayers/positive vibes directed my way on this vocational journey! And thanks for being great people! You can be sure I will be sending up prayers and emitting all the positive vibes I can so that all of us can progress together toward a world community driven by love for all our brothers and sisters. Peace!
Of course, it's just another way of saying being around great people helps to make you a better person, if you aren't interested in sainthood. I am so blessed to be surrounded by many great people--that is, people striving for greatness. I'm sure they wouldn't want to be categorized as "great" :). Though to their credit, I recently heard that the idea that accomplishments and intelligence make greatness is kind of a Western idea, and many Eastern cultures place more merit in the struggling itself. So, I suppose simply striving to be great people makes them great people, and that's why I am so grateful for them!
One of those people who is particularly present with me right now is my little brother Jeff, who just reminded me in his blog not to bound myself by limits. It's a difficult thing in a culture where the "path to success" is often a bit cookie-cutter. And it's a particular struggle for me now as I am on the brink of a life-defining step! (ironically, isn't every step we take life-defining?)
It just started snowing again outside the window of this coffee shop in downtown Minneapolis, and there's something you can't beat about the coziness of watching it snow outside while you are toasty warm inside! I'm here for several reasons, which could be stated pretty simply or honestly.
Stated simply, I'm here to visit a couple of graduate schools.
Stated honestly, I'm here to be attentive to the movements deep in my soul as I contemplate the next step, and I'm here to do it in the company of one of my soul mates, another of those great people in my life. That would be Kelli, my two-year housemate and roommate in Peru, who I haven't seen since we parted ways in the Houston airport on July 31st, and whose influence on me must not be understated!
So I thank you for your prayers/positive vibes directed my way on this vocational journey! And thanks for being great people! You can be sure I will be sending up prayers and emitting all the positive vibes I can so that all of us can progress together toward a world community driven by love for all our brothers and sisters. Peace!
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