What a difference a day makes. (or in my case a year)

After a year of having the wind knocked out of me and my feet kicked out from underneath me, I think I can actually breathe again and stand up straight. It’s amazing to think that it was a year ago that I left a comfortable job with a secure income to pursue a dream that from all indications completely failed, but was one of the best things I have ever done.

We all want to be successful and the American dream is built on the notion that anyone can succeed, but how we measure success is askew.

From the worlds viewpoint, emersionlife is a failure. It never got big, hasn’t expanded, isn’t self sustaining and failed to accomplished a lofty goal.

From God’s perspective, we did exactly what He asked. We followed Him, we increased in our love for Him, we grew in our love for others and we became what He intended.

Sometimes you have to leave where you have been before you can see who you are. Sometimes you have to clear out the old habits and ways of thinking and let go of the preconceptions in order to embrace your true self. There are even times when you have to release your dreams, expectations and desires to see the truer picture of what it is you were created for.

(to be continued...)