Insights and revelations

I am inspired twice today. Once by the book I am currently reading: the great omission. It's about discipleship. I know it's a good book when every other sentence I read cause me to think for a few minutes and then I get inspired. This very passage speaks my ethos for my Christian faith:

"Spiritual formation is the process of increasingly being possessed and permeated by these character traits (the fruit of love: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) as we walk in the easy yolk of discipleship with Jesus our teacher. From the inward character the deeds of love then naturally-but supernaturally- and transparently flow. Of course, there will always be room for improvement, so we need not worry that we will become perfect- at least for a few weeks or months. Our aim is to be pervasively possessed by Jesus through constant companionship with him."

And while having a conversation with a friend, she shared that she has just ended a dating relationship which is maybe one month old? That's fast, I thought. I asked her why. And she said that the girl is nice, cute and mature for her age,yet she doesn't think they are good together in the long run. So better to end now and preserve the friendship.

I salute the active measures she takes. I think it takes a vey mature and secure person to be able to do that. And it's not because that gal she was dating is ugly! She's pretty cute and intelligent. I know her too. It's good that the reason for her to be in the relationship is because she doesn't want to be alone/someone else has come along/that girl is good to have. Wow.

For me, something similar happened in my previous relationship, just that I didn't end it then. I moved on to a relationship because i felt we could work things out. It's as if i am shopping and buying clothes that are half a size smaller thinking i will lose weight. Hehe. 

During dating, I sensed that we weren't compatible, but because we have started to be intimate then (not all the way), I felt responsible. Moreover, I considered that we could help each other grow with our different strengths. Ah well. I know better now with this sudden unexpected revelation from a friend.

It's so nice over here at the Starbucks at the promenade.. I can sit here forever having these moments of time with God, worshipping, reading, reflecting, praying and writing. It is just too cold. Bought my second drink and shall attempt to sit outside again. The cool breeze is refreshing! For another half an hour! :)
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