Saturday, July 24, 2010

Unexpected Enlightenments


I have come to the conclusion that I will never be one of those people that are able to keep up a really good blog, just like I am not able to keep up a journal. However, I will keep on writing even if it may be once every 4 months!
I am enjoying my last Sabbath in Spain right now. Our sliding glass door is open and a slight breeze is wafting through. The sky is clouded over, but believe me that is a good thing because it means the temperature is just perfect!
My experience here has thought me so many things! I’ll start with the obvious, learning Spanish. I have gone from understanding Si to understanding and writing simple sentences. I have went from as my roommate says a fetus to a 5 week old baby!
My time here has also showed me a different side of myself and as I would love to tell you that this was a pleasant surprise it was quite the contrary. Being here has brought out my melancholy side to the fullest! I have been able to see that some of the things I cling to for fulfillment while they are not bad, in the light of eternity they do not matter. I am beginning to see that I have no idea how to relax and as my next statement may seem weird I have come to the conclusion that it is quite fitting. I need to learn how to not be so efficient. I need to be able to relax and take things as they come. However, I have a good idea that though I have enlightened with these revelations it will take me a great deal of time to truly incorporate them.
I love how every experience opens your eyes just a little more…. I am curious what my next enlightenment will be :)