Life is often compared to hiking a mountain. All of life is full of ups and downs, mountains to climb, rocks for us to help each other over; many metaphors are found from the idea of hiking. There must be a strong reason for this. It is so easy for us to relate! I want to share another life/mountain comparison I am currently in.
On an extremely difficult hike it is easy to get discouraged, often with feelings of being unable to accomplish the task you set out to do. The past few months have felt like this for me. My trials are very minute in comparison to what others go through, yet to me there have been many days I have been near collapsing to the ground and giving up. Miraculously I find my Savior, Jesus Christ, is there to support me and encourage me to keep going. In fact I feel as if I have come so far I am nearing the peak of this current set of trials. It's that moment of anticipation where I can see the peak ahead of me! It's almost within my reach!
It is still a peak though; I do not know how steep it will be to get there, and I am not sure what lies beyond it. I am stuck in these moments of anticipation. I am filled with excitement for what is just around the corner. My heart is warm with love for what could possibly be there.
I also have fears and doubts about what will be there. Will it be everything I expect? What do I even expect it to be? Am I ready to face what will be there?
I don't know. Truly, I don't know.
Because of this unknown, right now I am trying to enjoy this moment I am in. Enjoying the excitement and mystery of the unknown isn't easy, but I am trying. All too quickly these moments will pass and I will climb that peak to behold my next adventure. I need to enjoy my time now.
Are you enjoying every moment? Even the painful moments of anticipation?
Let me know if you have any ways to enjoy these moments. My project for the next month will be to find ways and I will report back!
