Quickly Breathing Sparrow

There’s something stirring inside me today. Everything seems fresh, hopeful, inspirational. The quickly-breathing sparrow sitting on a nearby rain-soaked fence, which would typically seem common, today makes me aware of my own breath and life’s brevity, sanctity and vibrance.

My soul is longing for change, looking for its next journey. Could it fulfill its longing through writing, learning about science and literature? Could it find it through teaching or preaching? Whatever it might be, I can tell I no longer am satisfied with my current daily routine. I want to do something that has lasting, inherant value. Something that feels fresh and alive. Something that shares the breath of life, not just the mechanics of business. Something that is creative, artistic, involves movement and freedom. Lord, lead me to the work that you created me for.

To balance my thoughts and avoid sounding unappreciative, I am extremely thankful for my current job of developing web sites. It requires both analytical thinking and creativity — which really match my skills. I appreciate the creativity, freedom and technical complexity that are a part of my current work. The job I have now is, by far, the best job I have ever had and I feel blessed to have this job, especially during these economically difficult times.

But, with that said, there remains a part of me that feels unfulfilled. I want to learn and discuss new concepts and ideas. I want to interact with more people on a daily basis and help them to set their eyes on new horizons. I want to contribute to the social plights of our society. There’s just something inside me today compelling and prodding me to find a way to fulfill these longings