Life has a way….

by Rod Smith

I am fascinated by process, time, growth; how life itself gets us ready for life itself. 

When my sons were very young neither they nor I could imagine them leaving, going off on their own. None of the three of us was ready for that. 

It is different now. 

It’s not that I want them gone. I do not. But I do want them to forge ahead with their own lives. I want them to find adventures in far off countries and to make friends with people I will never meet. 

Life prepared me for that transition. I find no resistance within me for it to continue. I thought I would hold onto the boys in some way but I cannot find it in me to do so. I am ready, we are ready for things none of the three of us could have foreseen us being ready for.

Life did it. The process did it. This is what I am celebrating. 

In the meantime I shall Value obscurity. Enjoy doubt. Celebrate ambiguity. Embrace mystery. Love complexity. I’ll stop searching for certainty, sureness, and seek simplicity. 

Not only can I not have all the answers, I  cannot even have most of the questions! 

Life itself, does it’s part in preparating us for life. 

Duke prepares for the challenges of life

One Comment to “Life has a way….”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    Another brilliantly written article Rod … I have yet to read anything you write not being brilliant!!!

    How come you were first in line for all these incredible gifts?

    Obviously God knew your life would bring Him so much Glory, and attract thousands to follow Him!!

    I’m so proud to know you dude 🥰

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