Why I Like Discipline

Here I am again enjoying another summer break from school.  Rest & vacation are truly gifts from God. My appreciation for life significantly increases once I am out from under the stress of being a full time student. I walk slower, stop & listen to birds singing, take more naps, read for fun, hang out with friends & loved ones, spend quality time with God & pursue pastimes.   

    It seems that free time, cherished during the academic semester, can just as easily become my enemy & discipline my friend...as odd as it sounds. I have come to realize that having some structure to my day as well as general goals or plans is more fulfilling than vegging out in front of my computer screen for hours. What does that mean for me? Simply said, balancing sedentary activities with active ones & productive pastimes with unproductive ones. Although challenging, it proves to leave me feelling less groggy & more content with what I do with my time off. 

    Jeff has us on a schedule of waking up & going to bed early (as in 6am-10pm). There is just something to that schedule which makes my day feel longer. Working out, hanging out, and keeping up are the three things on my mind.  Why? I feel best when I am in shape, refreshed by relationships, and when my responsibilities don't fall by the way side. The thread that makes it meaningful is the overarching discipline of godliness.  I hope to do that by being aware of God-praising Him at all times.  I want to study His Word more so that I may more clearly understand my Creator, purpose & priorities.


"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.⁹ This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.¹⁰ That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe." (1Tim 4:8-9)

Time to Say Goodbye!

It has been an unforgettable summer & now my school recess has come to an abrupt stop.  I never imagined I would enjoy blogging this much! I had a very long checklist of things I wanted to do after my Physical therapy internship ended & I believe I completed about 80% of them...I can live with that.  

Leaving this stage is bittersweet because I realize next summer I will have a longer clinical rotation & a position paper to work on.  I would say I used my time to the best of my abilities & now it is time to move on.   I am grateful for the extra time I had to spend with my husband, church body, & friends. Thanks to those who took the time to read my blog posts! I appreciated the comments as well.

I will miss free time, but resolve to be content as I begin my first day of classes as a 2nd year P.T. student. (tomorrow).  Thank you God for the blessing of having these past two months to enjoy You, nature, people & pastimes!Summer, it's been real. I doubt I will have much time to blog this Fall so until then blogger world!

Reality T.V.

I am a little sheepish about having been addicted to two shows this summer: Expedition Impossible & So You Think You Can Dance. The reason being...I don't ever want something to be a master over me (besides Christ of course). Watching T.V. can be all-consuming, but when seen in moderation it can galvanize one's thoughts, ideas or aspirations. So, I didn't like the "reality" aspect of either, but loved the adventure, culture, and art in both. All that to say I am happy I saw them & that they ended well. Do you ever wonder what will happen to the winners?
 

I think of how fame might affect them, their families, and their social orbit. Based on interviews, it seems like Melanie Moore  has a strong conviction to stay humble and not let fame control her.  The team Modern Gypsies, on the other hand, are taking advantage of their place in the spotlight by promoting charity opportunities.  How much control will they really have though? How would someone like them keep the attention/accomplishment from going to their heads & how much privacy will they lose? The famous will always keep me musing.