The Whisper

While Elijah was on Mount Sinai, the LORD asked, "Elijah, why are you here?" He answered, "LORD God All-Powerful, I've always done my best to obey you. But your people have broken their solemn promise to you. They have torn down your altars and killed all your prophets, except me. And now they are even trying to kill me!"

"Go out and stand on the mountain," the LORD replied. "I want you to see me when I pass by." All at once, a strong wind shook the mountain and shattered the rocks. But the LORD was not in the wind. Next, there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. Then there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire.

Finally, there was a gentle breeze, and when Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his coat. He went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. The LORD asked, "Elijah, why are you here?"

1 Kings 19:9-13

Even a great prophet like Elijah can call out to God: "I have had enough, LORD." How often do I feel that? How often do I feel the wind, experience the earthquake, and see the fire... and yet God is in the whisper. He is the gentle, the calm, the quiet, the peaceful. He is what we need when the need is too great to comprehend.

Hours!!!!!!!!!

I just did a final calculation of my hours toward my MFT license and I have 3130!! I think I might cry a little. I have worked for this for over 4 years and it's finally here! Now I get to start studying in preparation to take my 2 exams. I'm sitting here in my apartment thrilled that the end of this journey is finally close enough to see... and it's too late to call anyone for a celebration! Blast.

What do you do when you finally reach a goal you've been working on for so long? I'm not sure I know. I mean there are many other goals to take the place of this one, but it's almost like I'm losing something. The pressure to get the 3000 hours has been with me for so long and now it's gone. It's like having a really annoying roommate that you put up with because you have to... but when they move out it's too quiet and you kinda miss them (just kinda).

So farewell old friend! On to new annoying roommates.

FYI: if this is being read by any former roommates... this was just an analogy, any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. :-)

How do you swallow upside down while you're driving?

I had hiccups for 30 straight minutes on my drive back from the Central Coast last night. 30 minutes may not seem like a long time while you're sitting in front of your TV, but alone... in the car... at 11pm... it's forever! Each time I thought they had gone and I began to rejoice in my heart... another came, then another, then another. It was as if my diaphragm were mocking me. I never knew how sadistic a muscle could be. Just as I was ready to give up, it finally relented in allowing me to take a deep breath. Needless to say, I finally made it home, but I've been secretly cursing my diaphragm all day (do you think it knows?)

Telepathy

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to read people's minds? I mean if we're handing out superhero powers, I'd take flying in a heart beat over reading minds... but wouldn't it be helpful? Of course, you'd need to install some sort of filter on it so you wouldn't walk around hearing people comment on how ugly your outfit is that day. But on the whole, being able to tell what people are thinking and why they are doing what they are doing... it would be so time efficient over ruminating and wondering and games. Just my thought for the day... enjoy.

Kids!

I teach Sunday school for wonderful 2 year-olds each week. This week one little girl found the coveted stuffed duck that the kids like to ride like a horse. She decides to ride it all around the classroom shouting "quack, quack, quack." Unfortunately, her 'qua' sound isn't quite developed and came out as 'fu' sound. Oh, the magical adventures of learning to talk.

Hmmm

I've got so much to say but can't.... darn this job and it's confidentially!! I almost think that processing might be worth the $50,000 fine and a year in prison.

My New Week's Resolutions

1. Actually go to bed when I know that I should, despite tempting TV/facebook

2. Not to eat lunch at my desk doing work

3. Workout at least 4 times

4. Be more aware of the impact I have on those around me

Maybe if I put it in writing for the world to see, I'll stick to it this week! We'll see.