To go somewhere, you have to leave.
There will be times in our journeys in faith when we're called to leave, either by choice or circumstance. Sometimes we pull away for a moment; other times, maybe forever. The keys to navigating these times are discernment, detachment, and humility.
We encounter moments where leaving is healthy and gives us perspective. Other times, we just need to get the hell out of bad or toxic situations.
Regardless of the reason, what we learn in these times of separation can be formative if we lean into the process with open eyes and humble hearts.
Engaging in change can be difficult, but we must remember that we don't fear change - we fear loss. That fear can keep us in places where we won't progress or grow. It can leave us in places we're not supposed to be.
In Irish folklore, there was a mythical race called the Tuatha De Danann. They were peaceful people who loved beauty and art. When confronted and driven to war by a hostile tribe, it is said that they just "turned sideways into the light and disappeared." They knew that war would make them into something they were not and didn't dare to engage.
Sometimes, leaving is a decision to prevent yourself from becoming something you don't want to become. So, remember that healthy detachment can help you see more clearly.
I believe that the future will be written by those that choose to leave and create something better. Those who dare to tread on uncharted grounds are also those that discover what is new and next. Faith was never meant to be a stagnant or complacent process. To learn and grow, we must step into new territory with a brave face and a humble posture.
Let us cast away the inert stability of past institutions and mindsets while we look to better and more hopeful days forward. It is not easy to cast off our baggage, but it is a lighter load for the road ahead.
Travel well.
We'll talk about all that and more snark!
Show notes
Episode Timestamp:
COVID: 02:05
Christian Crazy: 06:25
Main Conversation: 25:35
Bonus: 56:30
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Books Referenced:
Spiritual Theology - Diogenes Allen
Gifts of the Dark Wood - Eric Elnes