Stewart 5

I was reading an article the other day that used the word WANDERLUST.  I suppose that is one of those words that I know what it means, but NEVER use.  Maybe I should…

from wikipedia:  Wanderlust is a loanword from German to English that designates a strong desire for or impulse to wander, or, in modern usage, to travel and to explore the world. The word came into English in 1875 or 1902 as a reflection of what was then seen as a characteristically German predilection for wandering that may be traced back to German romanticism and the German system of apprenticeship. The word is a compound of wandern, “to wander” and Lust, “desire, pleasure” and one of the relatively few German loanwords to the English language.  In German the term has become somewhat obsolete. A more contemporary equivalent for the English wanderlust in the sense of “love of travel” would be Fernweh (literally “an ache for the distance”).

and of course, my beloved bjork has as a song by this name (video below).

But here’s the thing – I think I have this.  not in a “leave my family” way, but in a “there’s so many amazing places I would love to explore” way.  Maybe God has built this in me to actually help me be/do what I am meant to be/do?

And I realize that some people don’t.  And can we both be ok with the other?

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note: this post comes from a running conversation at Pangani, fueled particularly by Dallas Willard’s translation and treatment of the Lord’s Prayer in The Divine Conspiracy.

Do you know the meaning of the word, “Amen”?  Dictionary.com defines it this way: it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement).  Basically, it is a term of agreement and affirmation.  But you knew that.

Of course, nearly everyone uses the actual word “amen” rather than any synonym that would mean the same thing.  Have you ever wondered why?  Theoretically, couldn’t we say nearly anything that expresses our concurrence?  Well, we think so and we created a short list of words/phrases that can be used in place of “amen.”  Would love your thoughts, comments, and suggestions..

• oh, yeah.
• whoopee (this is from Dallas Willard and not endorsed by our group.)
• that’s just the way we want it (also from Willard, less lame that whoopee)
• so be it (we used this one at the Bridge in Ventura)
• that’s what he/she said
• that’s what i’m talkin’ about
• if you know what i mean
• can i get a witness?
• let’s do this thing!

Any of the following could be used instead of “amen.”  maybe give one a try today, but try not to laugh.  I do even when reading most of these.

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This is the motto from the Stewart family crest, meaning “Courage grows strong at a wound.”

May this be true for me.

May I find strength in my weak places.

May my injuries heal into strength.

May I draw on God where I can’t draw on myself.

May I face difficulty with confidence and hope.

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Prince Octopus Dzanie

boxer from Ghana

true.

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well, this has come up in 3 conversations in the past 3 days, so thought I would share with you a few things God has been teaching me about relationships:

• If I have an issue with someone, I need to do something about it.  Don’t ignore it or pretend/hope it will go away.  Don’t have to say everything I think the second it crosses my mind, but give it a day and if it is still bothering me, do something.  This sounds so easy and obvious, but it’s hard for me.  God, give me wisdom and courage to say what I feel.
• If someone has a problem with me, and they are an adult, is is their responsibility to bring it to me.
• I can do a better job creating space/safety/invitation for people to approach me when they have an issue with me.  Apparently, I can come across as unapproachable or scary.  Go figure.  And, different people need to be given permission in different way.
• When people bring something to me that I think is unimportant or petty, I can’t just ignore it.  This is what I generally do, attempting to communicate what I think by my lack of response.  Turns out this doesn’t work.  Rather than ignoring or rejecting, I need to acknowledge and say why I don’t think it’s worth a response.  Then, we can at least talk about why they think it’s something and I don’t.
• For someone as intelligent as I am, I’m pretty retarded when it comes to relationships.  Sorry to everyone.  I’m trying…

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