Still Learning

I want to introduce you all to my friend "Trailady". In case you didn't figure it out, that's her blogging pseudonym. I don't really remember how we met, but I've known her on the blogs for well over a year. Her life is quite busy at the moment, so I'm not sure she'll have time to respond to this post right away...but I couldn't help but write it.

Among other major transitions she has faced in recent months, she is in the process of leaving her denomination. I have been drawn to her writing because she so beautifully addresses the season of questioning, wrestling, and doubting that anyone goes through when 'leaving church'. She also writes eloquently about nature from time to time, and I always relate.

So anyhow, the other day she posted this on her other blog, Signs & Wonders:

Still Learning

Be patient with me, I'm still learning. I don't have it all figured out.
When I was a kid, I thought I did, but everything's different now.

Don't push me too far, too fast. I'm already hard on myself.
These are truths that must come with time and not from somebody else.

What is God? What is life? What is love? You seem to know it all.
I'm asking my questions, taking a chance and I'm not afraid to fall.

Don't be critical and expect me to thank you. Don't rob me of my journey.
In due time I will reach my conclusions. I will be where I need to be.

My heart is in the right place. Whether you agree or not.
I'm standing tall, my face to the wind, I'm giving it all I've got.

So let your mind rest easy. Don't need to cry for me.
Cry for yourself and all the others who go through life so blindly.

I'm risking it all, to find the truth, I cannot just conform.
And I will stand, knowing who I am, what and Who I'm living for.

"Risking it all to find the truth"...does that resonate with anyone else?

Thanks to Trailady for allowing me to share this. You rock!