Incandescence

Last weekend was one of those idyllic, peaceful times that I sometimes wish could stretch on forever. It always feels wonderful to get out of town, and to be (mostly) disconnected from my phone. To go on impromptu hikes and enjoy sunshine beating down on my face while spending time with family. But on the heels of that weekend came other things--discontentment as I went on social media and saw friends and acquaintances posting pictures of their lives. Engagements. Weddings. Babies. I start to question why their lives seem so easy and mine seems so difficult, and why God chose the path he did for my life. But the comparison game is dangerous. I forget that there is more to the pictures than what is seen. Smiles can conceal sadness and the same dissatisfaction that I sometimes feel. The same struggles that I face. So often, I am consumed with my own challenges that I forget that most of us are going through something difficult. I need to find my contentment in the Lord, not in wheth...

It's been cool and rainy here all week, signaling the end of summer. While I'm not excited for winter, I am looking forward to hot apple cider, everything pumpkin (well, just about everything), and fires on the back deck...if it ever stops raining. I've been trying not to let the thought of winter keep me from enjoying the present season--there really is so much to be thankful for right now. I have been obsessing over some new music, enjoyed time with a friend who came to visit recently, and have two awesome roomies who keep encouraging me to grow and step out of my comfort zone. Sadly, with everything else that's been happening recently, my writing has been neglected. I've sat down multiple times to post here and inspiration seemed to evade me every time. That's pretty much been the story of my life recently when it comes to all of my writing projects. I either seem to have the time, and no inspiration, or the inspiration, but no time. Powerline Pass ...