Expedition - Resurrection

Nine months ago, in my very first entry of this blog, I referenced a good friend who said, "...the tension of the “unknown element”, that is always part of the lure of an expedition." I began this expedition with the very specific purpose of exploring the "unknown element(s)" of my faith, life and love.


I have indeed been lured forward by more and more questions revealed along the way. My original expedition has yielded as many answers as questions...questions have emerged that are yet unanswered. Those questions are the catalyst for my next excursion. I am entering a new phase. I no longer must seek out the silver lining. Each silver lining seems, now, to introduce itself to me daily. The storms of the past have faded.

I have experienced a symbolic resurrection:

res·ur·rec·tion (rěz'ə-rěk'shən)
n.
The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.

The state of one who has returned to life.

The act of bringing back to practice, notice, or use; revival.

There are two other versions of the following poem in existence, written at the beginning of my journey...but for a long time they were static, unfinished...never quite making sense in sequence or in content. The first time I shared this poem with someone they suggested the repetition of the word "expedition". I loved the idea...small expeditions within your catalytic expedition. Recently, I shared it with an old friend who added thoughts of their own. The merging of thoughts...suddenly the journey made sense in my soul and in print. I was able to rearrange the expeditions sequentially and claim closure. Ah, the infinite power of words...Thank you my friend.


Expedition

misunderstanding, withholding

frustration



Expedition

questioning, examining

investigation



Expedition

wishing, seeking

supplication



Expedition

opening, feeling

liberation


Expedition

focusing, listening

contemplation



Expedition

shifting, changing

clarification



Expedition

learning, growing

dedication



Expedition

answering, adjusting

resolution


Expedition

sharpening, rejoicing

resurrection


Today's Silver Lining: There is new life, there is hope. I will rejoice in the resurrection of my authenticity. I am so grateful to all in my life who speak truth and fearlessly open their souls to let me in. God is good all the time.