As I was emailing my Dad today, throwing in some general notes about what I've been up to, I was trying to explain my struggles with producing something worth reading, and it occurred to me- this environment is not new anymore.
It is easy to sit down and write in a world that is different from you own. You are suddenly thrust into a society and culture that you are generally unfamiliar with. Everything stands out. Everything is noticeable. Everything inspires thoughts, reactions and comments.
When I realized this, immediately I recognized the fact that I am adapting.
Things that I see everyday, hear all the time and do quite often are the new normal.
A visitor was in from Canada and snapped this shot. As soon as I saw him take it, I was surprised- why didn't I think of taking this picture? It's the new normal- it's everyday, so much so that I don't really notice anymore.
a·dapt·a·ble
əˈdaptəbəl/
adjective
- able to adjust to new conditions.
- able to be modified for a new use or purpose.
I took a second as I sat there typing the email to my Dad and thought about how cool God is for creating us with the ability to adjust to new conditions and to take on new purpose.
It's easy to fall into thinking that adaptability is all well and good for the adventurous at heart, but there are just some personalities that aren't made for it. Life is full of new conditions, uses and purposes. Some seem greater than others. "Easy" is not anywhere in that dictionary definition of adaptable.
I'm watching people adapt right in front of me from one of the worst scenarios we can imagine: losing everything- homes, possessions, FAMILIES.
God made an incredible creation in Man. Things that we think will break us don't always. We get back up, we press on, we keep moving forward, we never say die (shall I continue?).
And, the cool thing is, we're not asked or expected to do it alone.
God knew that we needed each other, and He created other people.
God also knew that we needed Him, and Father, Son & Holy Spirit are there for us. Waiting for us to call out.
Today, I marvel at God's creation: us.
(This kid is already a deep thinker. I expect great things.)
