Lately, life has been confusing.
I feel I need to find
purpose, direction. 2014 came around quicker than I expected. 2013 finished
before I had finished with it. Staring down the barrel of a new year caused me
to reflect.
New Year resolutions needed to be made. I have resolved not
to stick with the status quo. To live with intention and to Fight for Freedom.
A freedom for me to express who I am, but more, a freedom for others. Freedom
of poverty, oppression, inequality... I want to fight for the suppressed, the
weak and the lost. All this while reconnecting with my heart.
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| Myself and Alfred |
What moves your heart?
I have always had this nudging to go and sleep on the street
with the homeless in the rough part of town. So I set a date and got ready.
People might wonder why I posted it on FB?
I'll be honest: I wanted to chicken out at the last moment
so having some FB accountability helped me get in the car and keep to my
resolve.
That evening before I went out, it seemed that I had plenty
of reasons to stay home.
1: I injured my back trying to show off how strong I am by
lifting a trailer at work - conclusion not very strong. Sleeping on the concrete
would not help my back.
2: I was scared. Surely this was a sign of the divine one
that this was a bad idea.
3: It was windy and it was going to be a cold night. This is
PE it's always windy!
What are your 'reasons' for not following your dreams?
May I add that I was petrified. This is a South Africa where
we all live in fear. We hate it and we love it at the same time. It makes us
feel special, because we can survive in this crazy and dangerous country!
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| My "home" for Friday nights |
