Adventures of the body, mind, and spirit

Each of our lives are meant to be lived! Adventures of the body. I love seeing the world from a new perspective and learning from everything around me. Exploring. It is challenging, fun and can be risky, but it always worth it! 

An afternoon of sunshine at Fletcher Moss Gardens with me, myself, and I

Rest. Relaxation. Reading. This is not something I am good at. An adventure of the mind. I would way rather be doing something "productive". In the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to stretch and learn to do nothing. It sounds easy...try it. I dare you!

Taking time to recharge and quiet yourself in the midst of life chaotic schedules and to do list's is not only important, it is vital. Its actually commanded: "Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work". This is not a hint to be lazy, but to know your limits and realize that you benefit from this rest.

Supermoon, 28 August 2015 

A day of rest, a Sabbath, is not a day that is solely for spiritual or religious purposes, however in many cultures it was and still is. Our lives are entirely designed to be spiritual, as we are spiritual beings created by a relational God who wants to know us and us to know Him. A part of this is to exercise our spirit, similar to physical or mental exercise. A Sabbath. Daily reflections. Prayers. Reading. Worship. An adventure of the spirit. 

I have learned this many times over, yet am no ways near perfect. There is always room for improvement. All that we do is a reflection of what we believe and choose to act upon. Choose to act with passion and hope. 

Landed and On the Go

I arrived safely in Glasgow on Thursday evening and made it to the residence by taxi. The city was well lit in the dark of night and traffic was high as people rushed home at the days end. I was glad to be on the ground again, but didn't know where I really was or what the city looked like. 

My day Friday was packed as I headed to campus for a bus tour to Edinburgh. This tour was wonderful and I was amazed at how vast the landscape is, fitting every thought you may have of what Scotland is like. The following post will delve into a bit more of Edinburgh and the sights.

Upon returning I had supper with new friends and enjoyed the quiet time to rest and talk to family. After a good nights sleep and a hot breakfast in the cafeteria I set out to see the city. There are so many places to see, but I chose to go straight to campus. The best way for me to describe the campus to to compare it to a Harry Potter school in age, style, and feel. However some buildings are modern and more spread about the city. 

I had hoped to go a bit further in to the city center but didn't quite make it that far. I stopped at the library for a quick rest, picked up a few snacks, then headed back to residence for supper.

 

The instant responses I have been receiving over iMessage, Facebook and FaceTime are incredible and I have fascinated my father with the use of technology. I am thankful for that and for the support/encouraging messages I have received over the past few days. 

Sunday was quiet and I certainly needed the rest before classes start. I spent the morning with Leo, she showed me the local area around the residence and some facilities I have access to, including a lovely walking trail/park along a river. I finished the day by sorting out my class, resting, and unpacking to prepare for the first week of classes.