Let's Get Uncomfortable

My uncle and I shared in an amazing exchange the other day. I haven't been able to stop thinking about the carefulness of his words and the delicacy of his questions; yet, they were Thunderous in their Intent and Lightning in unveiling of Truth. The Truth about Marriage, Family and Love. In the moment, I didn't realize that this duality gave me power...the power to get uncomfortable enough to stay the course in the name of my commitment to my family.

 After we hung up, I jumped in a pool of Patience.......a lake of Love.......a river of Reflection.....in an ocean of Offering. I see now that I've been too comfortable for far too long. I understand that I shield my heart from Love because I am afraid to feel the pain. I'm clear on the fact that I have been selfish, even in giving, because I gave in lieu of completely revealing heart. I was so obsessed with getting it right; I lost sight of what Commitment requires. It requires Discomfort.  

Commitment is a testament to our character. In it, we find out what we're made of, what stirs our Souls, we experience Life more abundantly, we even end up alone in a dark closet to drown in our own tears, we give of ourselves freely in the interest of maintaining something greater than ourselves. 

We do it not to have it done for us. We do it in the name of Love, God's Love (although, we may not even be cognizant of it in the moment). Our Creator has given us a myriad of things to take refuge in. He knew that there will come a time where we needed words of comfort... He knew that we would encounter obstacles, we would create our own mess, and others would bring chaos into our lives. He gives us the strength to stand in the rain and endure the deepest pain. The storms surely do pass and the sun shines brighter than before. 

 I'll close with one of my personal favorites, my poem: 

Ripples in the Rain 

Have you ever watched ripples in the rain? The energy spreads and disappears never Leaving a stain, yet they trace the tears and Fears of yesterday’s pain. Wearing away at the Sounds of even Billie Holiday’s blues. Dispensing from clouds of darkness, filling the deepest of pools, remnants that always seem to overflow in tomorrow’s news. 

 Have you ever watched ripples in the rain? In all of its molecules it takes form in many drops With it may come thunder that stirs and stops Yet, they are powerful enough to make fools out of Me and you or bring life to what was once doomed. Nature in all its duty reflects a path of life in which We must all choose. 

 Have you ever watched ripples in the rain? Or listened to the rhythm that beats on the pave Singing tunes of a heart that’s been abused, used And now is enraged. Longing to be left out to dry, but Can’t seem to escape it’s tendency to be shy. Now it’s Your time to stand up and proclaim “I wanna go outside in the rain!” When I watch ripples in the rain…..I feel a Spirit that Has come to restore, a day of peace before the sun Shines brighter than before…the creation of condensation That once clouded my view, but now I can see beyond The heaviest of dew. A liquid that washes away at the The Earthly strains that get in the way of me living Life more abundantly and keeps me saying... 

Have...you...ever...watched...ripples...in..the...rain..