Happy Sundae!
August 10, 2008 by admin
Filed under Ginny's Journal
Well, ok, I know that isn’t the correct spelling, but we should all indulge in one on our day of rest…I mean, can anyone argue with that? Chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, strawberry, nuts, and more chocolate?
Today I’ve had spaghetti, whole-grain bread, steamed broccoli, and a little bit of fresh fruit. Not exactly a sundae. Not even close. But quite delicious, nonetheless.
It’s been a crazy week…lots of new music coming. But all that studio work’s a bit exhausting, I must confess. So My brain is on sibatical today. Sort of…
I’ve been watching the Olympics. How amazing is it? The crazy thing is that you don’t even have to “see” the Olympics to know how fantastic the talent is! You can hear it from the crowd, and sense the excitement as olympians do their things–floor exercises in gymnastics, intense swimming, weight-lifting, basketball, and right now, some sport like soccer that we don’t see so often in the U.s. I am amazed and humbled by the dedication and courage of these Olympians. And I can’t help but wonder what I’d be like if I had half the discipline of these brilliant athletes. What if I devoted even half an hour each day to that “thing” that I’m most passionate about? What if I was in a constant state of mental preparedness to achieve my goals? Well, if I could manage those things, perhaps I’d be at the Olympics right now. Perhaps we all would. 
Or at least we’d be ten miles ahead in our own life pursuits. Or perhaps everyone else is driven, disciplined, and dedicated, and you have already achieved your goals. For me, it isn’t quite so easy. But I’m learning. And this week, I’m inspired. I’m going to run the race! Swim the length of the big pool! do more balance beam stunts, And even try to play some soccer…hmmm…ok, that might be a bit over-zealous, but the previous declarations are definitely part of my current agenda. Yours, too? If not, than take this challenge to do so! You were made to do these things! And besides, Olympians can’t have all the fun…:-)
So new music is coming next week…I can hardly wait!
Thanks for your kind postings on the blogs. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reding all of them. You guys are incredible! Thanks for all you do!
–Blessings, G O
Hi Ginny,
You may be interested to know that one of the Olympians is the daughter of two members of our church here in Normal, IL, ( Grace Church http://www.gracenormal.org )
Here is the link to her web USA Track and Field web site: http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/Wurth-Thoms_Christin.asp
It is cool that you are following the Olympics. I hope you get to hear Christin’s event.
Blessings,
Tim
First of all, great post GO! YAY for the new music coming in the next week. I just hope that I can take what is bouncing around in the hollow space between my ears and put it into a coherent reply.
I wonder how many of the athletes who are participating in the Olympics have ever enjoyed a sundae like the one you mentioned in the beginning of your post. How many of those athletes ever had the chance to truly experience the world around them?
It is important that we train diligently for the race that we are in, but we need to remember to enjoy ourselves during the training and running of this race. I find it saddening to hear of person who never took the time to sit outside during the night to hear the crickets chirping while feeling the stillness of night or who never took the time to sit by the window when it is raining to hear the steady beat of the rain drops because their whole world revolves around pursing a single goal. It also saddens me when a person who never tries to step out of their comfort zone to make a difference in the world because they spend their lives so engrossed in the world around them.
In a way, we all need to learn how to use the blessings and talents that God gives us to advance His kingdom while still enjoying the beauty of His creation. We need to live our lives so when we are at end of our lives that we have no regrets.
So, I guess what I am trying to say that I agree that we should take an extra thirty minutes to pursue our passions, but we need to enjoy the world around us while pursing those passions.
Thomas
New Music? Yeay!! I can’t wait!!
your thought about what a difference one half hour per day would make in the things you are passionate about stings to hear. and i pray it will be productive pain.
as olympian eric liddell once said of running, “when i write i feel god’s pleasure.” yet days, even weeks, go by and no words make it to the page. lately i’ve hit a gusher. and the raw draft of a project is nearing completion.
your words not only sting, but inspire. i want to feel more of his pleasure. perhaps even a half hour per day would be a reasonable start.
thanks for your writings!
shalom~
darrell a. harris