....The Adventure Begins Shortly

Purity

you are a pure light. an example. a way to exist. in every step you leave a clue as where to find you.
you always leave a path, to find truth. and to find a view.
where was i when i walked away from your voice? your song so sweet, so soothing.
i had to discover something more ridged. more rough. more rugged.
i needed to know there were things in this world that were terrible.
and that i couldn't handle on my own.
i needed to know i could fail. and that it would be okay.
that you would still be with me, even when i'd lost everything. that you still cared for me.

On this Journey, I walk...And I will continue to walk.

currently listening to: Hammock

i am, about to start a pilgrimage. or rather, re-continue a pilgrimage that i started last November.
i stopped school last October to focus on music, full-time. and went on my first tour in mid-November.
i had a thought in my head that went, "I wonder what will happen if i tour non-stop, for an entire year? what will happen?"

i am in the process of finding out. so far, things have been pretty well close to amazing the entire time. things i've found out: everyday is an adventure, everyday is an opportunity, and everyday is a new chance. everyday of my life is pretty much amazing, and if i were to complain...it wouldn't be worth it; i'd be a spoiled brat. and i've learned that life...is one long journey; a story...an EPIC story.

and every person i have met, has been a part of that story. ...so no one who's met me should think that they aren't a part of something great.

i went on this pilgrimage to spend time with God - ultimately. i am learning to trust. trust, trust trust. and rely on nothing else. (it is EXTREMELY hard to do.) but it has been SO helpful.

and i have come to realize that the trials that i face, the tests i go through, are not meant to hurt me; to punish me, but to help me grow, develop, and become more complete. To prepare me; to mature me. like a test in school is meant to prepare a person for the real world. this is a training, to make sure that i am walking my talk. (it is HARD.)

i am SO grateful that i get to be on this journey. and SO excited for it to begin again! for WHAT'S COMING NEXT!!!! it will be great. i know it will.

this is the greatest journey anyone could ever be on. i am confident of that.

if you're an athiest, don't turn away. this message applies to you, too - God or no God. your life has something to it. keep going, searching, asking, live your journey.

if you're a believer, don't be frightened. keep asking, seek deeper, live your journey.

God will NEVER send you somewhere that will ultimately hurt you. God will ONLY provide good things. like a good father does for his child - God only wants to provide what's best. like a good mother - God only looks to provide nourishment, compassion, and kindness. Both only want to provide love.

"my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trails of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing." - James 1: 2-4

i am excited to see what the next adventure has in store.

My Dear Wanderer

My dear wanderer,
i will be with you. every step of the way. no matter how long it takes you to get to the other side of the sea, i will be along with you. in mind, spirit, adventure. no matter the cost. don't worry about it. i will follow with you. trust me, you don't want to walk this completely alone. that's a lot of miles to go on your own. and it can become almost nauseating; disgusting. that's why it's good to have a companion, sometimes. just remember though, in case we lose each other, that with every adventure comes a new chance for exploration. and a new chance for self-discovery. what you can handle. and what can handle you. the beauty of this all is that you get to take what ever you discover with you - if you'd like. the other beauty about it is, you can leave it behind, as well. most of it anyway. and the stuff you can't, you'll most likely find helpful to have anyway. knowledge about the world. about yourself. about that little part of you you always knew existed, but could never bring out. about the limits of potential you always held yourself to. you can go further than you'd ever thought possible. you WILL go farther than you've ever been. There is no limit unless you limit yourself. And i know this because i created you. I always hear you. I'm always here for you. and I love you. always...always...always.
Love, Me/God

Dear God (I'm Speechless, Wordless, Thoughtless, but Secure)

sometimes, i'm stumped for words. but i know you're still listening.
we'll survive out there. i'll survive. you'll survive. we'll survive out there.
sometimes, i'm stumped for words. but i know that you're still with me.

thank you for that.