u2.
blake mycoskie.
wat do all of these people have in common?
They have SKILL. PASSION. TALENT. PURPOSE.
I caught a little of valentino’s documentary about the Italian fashion designer’s world of haute couture. No one can deny this man’s skill when it comes to fashion. Even though he’s “retired”, Valentino admits to still dreaming of fashion and drawing these pictures that are in his mind onto blank sheets of paper. I find this utterly amazing…how could you see something in your dreams and create it into something tangible? I can’t understand this skill, I can’t understand this aptitude for fashion.
U2 is the greatest band ever! When I listen to u2, I become a BELIEVER. like WoW. The music and lyrics that come from that band blow me away. i have so many favorites including the classic “with or without you.” But lately ive been absolutely loving “magnificent.” Joel sang it in worship one day at church and it blew me away. Hearing the lyrics that way in a church-in the house of God-i was in complete awe. the band makes everything look so flawless. so effortless. I can’t understand this talent, I can’t understand this musical ability.
You guys know who blake mycoskie is rite? Hes the creator of TOMS shoes. For every pair of shoes you purchase, they give one away to children in need. Like the rest of you guys Ive seen him in the commercials for at&t, but I also found out that he attends mosaic church in LA from listening to pastor Erwin mcmanus. i wonder what blake did before this phenomenal idea popped in his mind to build a company that would sure make money, but more importantly perform a greater good that would span across the globe. I can’t understand this passion, I can’t understand this selflessness.
Thinking of these people and their incomparable talent and inextinguishable passion, I reflect back to louie giglio’s sermon: "passion, purpose, and designer jeans." these are the things that louie asks of us-
1. Love God supremely.
2. Pursue excellence.
3. Connect in a community of faith.
I CRAVE to find my passion. I wonder why I can’t just be happy with being ignorant? Even as a young child, I was always growing up too fast for my own age. I was always posing those questions of: who am i? where do I belong? Who am I supposed to become? Where do I fit in this world?
As you guys can tell from my previous posts, im desperately trying to find my place in this world. With this law degree, I don’t know wat it is im supposed TO BE once I leave the institution. I know I have a calling from God, but wat is it?!! Im in such need of peace, but maybe ill never find it…is it okay to struggle through life searching for ourselves and how we fit into God’s plan? Maybe it shouldn’t be so much of a struggle, as an adventure?
Louie Giglio’s sermon was based solely on this verse: Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Louie said that whatever we choose to do, whether being a pastor, doctor, farmer, designer, teacher, singer, janitor, CEO--DO IT ALL—don’t do it half-heartedly.
Im kicking myself because these last few months ive been so sluggish and timid about doing anything with a whole heart. The only thing im doing with a whole heart is dodging life and turning off my emotions when it comes to things of the heart. Pray for me? I think im not only anticipating a breakdown in the near future, I think im in need of it! God breaks us down to make us stronger rite?
So im learning that whatever I choose to do in the future, I want to do it all in the name of God! I want to have that same passion that Valentino has when he wakes up in the morning and all he can think about is sketching out what he dreamt of. I want to have that same kind of ability that U2 has when they sing and play their hearts out! I want to have that kind of desire to scream out this love inside me that can’t contain itself! I want to have that kind of humbleness and giving spirit that blake has when he’s holding the skinny leg of a malnutritioned child to slip on a pair of shoes to protect him/her from the rocky terrain.
I want to find my purpose in this world and maybe I’ll never find out wat it is? But Im praying that whatever it is I attempt to do until the day He makes me whole, i have the ability to do it effortlessly and with finesse. That I don’t do anything in life half-heartedly…anymore. i truly want to pursue EXCELLENCE.
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4 comments:
awesome post!
love it paijar. i too, have been similar "thoughts" ...mmm ill say a prayer for you, say one for me too!
Blessings!
Lysa
Beautifully put PJ. Your posts are always so thought provoking. I always want to read more. I haven't even left and I'm already having regrets of not having done more, of having done things half-heartedly. Maybe it's because it's an internship and not volunteer work. I don't know.
I really am intrigued with those shoes and the idea behind them. Very cool idea. And I think you're doing great. You go after what you really want.
In regards to the anemia, it depends on the type that you have and if Johan may also be a carrier of the gene, so just plan well and maybe see a specialist. But in general, it's not something to worry about.
Bravo hun! Like you said, it's an adventure to find that passion and once you find it, it's another adventure. I pray and hope that you find it and will do my part to help you find it. Let's go!
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