Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Sacred Newness

Thoughts from recent life moments:

** In my Religion and Society class, we're discussing the difference between the sacred and the profane. While lying in the sun, which had colored Lake Michigan a bright turquoise, I realized that much of my outlook on life stems from my very blurred opinions of sacred/profane; I think almost every part of "the profane" has elements of the sacred. Whether that's correct or not, I like it. It makes living more beautiful.
** Thought on being bilingual: it's so fun to have two different language/thought/concept libraries to choose from!! Except when I can't express one concept into another language... haha!
** Tonight I was with a friend who described coming back as entering a "new reality." It's true. And that's why it's so strange: it's the same reality I left, but it's suddenly turned new! Another friend once said, "Megan, it's like re-meeting every one, every situation. Really, we should re-meet people each time we see them, to acknowledge the space in which they have grown." I'm doing a lot of re-meeting, re-entry, and newness.
** While away, I lived at the edge of my potential each day. In a way, life is sooo much easier here than it was there -- I am not exhausted by speaking, listening, or being constantly stimulated by a different culture. Sometimes I want the daily, normal things to liven up! *laugh.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Beginning anew...

My blog is going through an early-life crisis: although the intention of my blog was not to write about travel, the bulk of my writing has been inspired by the past seven months of life abroad and my re-entry into the States. However, now that life has returned to “normal” (o lo que sea), I’ve had a difficult time deciding whether or not to continue blogging. Here are my issues: Who am I that I should put my life and thoughts up for the world to read? Why should I expect that people want to read my thoughts? I don’t offer a space for controversial discussions about politics, religion, etc. (I think those things should instead be discussed at dinner tables and parties!) I don’t want to enter the crowd of people “searching for intimacy in any form possible,” as I read in some TIME magazine. I've been stuck.

After speaking with a few people who know me very well and who are very straightforward (great attributes for people who help guide my life), I’ve decided to continue and let the blog develop as it will. I’ve loved writing; I’ve loved having an outlet for writing; and having this space motivates me to write better than I would in my own journals. And I like that. Regardless of whether this is read or not.

So. Let us continue with the games of life. And with the words they stir and incite…