I wrote this in the midst of trying to choose between visiting Iowa City and going to Nashville a couple of weeks ago. And while that weekend has passed, the theme surrounding this is still a big part of my life and process, especially during this "in between" stage, as some have dubbed it. Sometimes it's exciting, confusing, heartbreaking, and perhaps all three at once. All I know for sure in this moment is that it's OK to not have answers all the time.
Unboxed
I wasn’t born on one
side or the other
I just walked in the
middle of the road
Believed from
observation
Always questioned,
never told
Some say it was the
rose-colored glasses
The romantic and
optimistic side
Can’t say for certain
how it happened
Perhaps it’s just my
mind
I wonder why we use
labels
Special names and
categorize
We push away in fear
of discomfort
Rather than realizing
how we were each created
By God as human
beings
To love and give love
Yet instead we have
to decide
Rather than seeking
to listen and understand
With age comes
evolving and changing
In interests, tastes,
and dreams
The world gets a
little bigger
With more chances and
opportunities
And the possibility
of going anywhere with anyone
Both equally
thrilling, yet terrifying
Truly anything can
happen
You’ll come across
thresholds on how to live your life
Wondering if you
could be doing better
Or if you’ve fallen
behind
You want to do what
feels impossible at times
Sharing you heart
with the world
And one day giving it
to another
You ask, you doubt,
you wonder…
What’s out there?
Part of you desires
to play it safe
But there’s still a
mild itch to explore
Not for selfishness,
but to grow and learn and be inspired
So throw away this
empty box
And breathe in
freedom’s scent
Let the winds of
history guide you in order to lead and teach
Don’t follow your
heart, but feed your soul
It’s OK to come back
around
Keep being sweet with
a little bit of spice
Faithful, but
unafraid to go deep
Take chances and set
boundaries
Pray and trust in the
unseen
You were not made for
a box
You are wonderfully
made
GO
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