breathing in the toronto air

it's strange to just fly to a place for like...two days. toronto is becoming increasingly familiar and I finally took advantage of the streetcars today. I don't know if I've ever shared this before but I get very...hmmm...emotional/reflective at airports and on airplanes. maybe it's because of having moved a few times, but it's almost like airplanes force me to think about where I am and where I'm supposed to be.

to be honest, the plane ride allowed me the space to think. august has been chaotic and always a tough month because it's really prep time for september. more so than january, september still remains the "new year"...whether that's in ministry/school/volunteering.

one thought I've had as of late...I don't want to be preoccupied with anxiety and frustration when I encounter disappointment or antagonism. I think I'm having one of those "I'm a grown-up now!" moments where I realize how silly and futile anger can be...instead of disagreeing all the time, why don't we work to find decisions/solutions that we can agree on? this is all easier said than done, however...but I'm trying :)

On a conclusionary note, I feel very blessed today. Blessed by worms and wormballs alike. Friends I haven't seen in more than 10 years. Blessed by a God who grants new mercies everyday. To Him be all glory, honour and praise.