let's take a long walk

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately
 
Many things have changed this year..so many things
like..for example, going to another church, university, work
 
i realize that i've learned so many new things just from these three places alone
For the 5 years in high school, i was like a hermit, hiding in my little shell, my little comfort zone...i had my group of friends at school, carmel, everything was just so easy
 
But this year, quite a drastic change, i mean going to uni, getting my drivers license, travelling by bus everyday- more exposed to the public, having my own "income", becoming 18, i guess just everything mixed up and i feel much more independent
 
in a good way really
 
i think this change is a great thing, i'm learning to be more outgoing with "strangers", with people i don't really know..i'm starting to be more outspoken
i'm discovering more about myself, learning to be more independent, and still trying to understand
 
I think i'm more capable than i expected myself to be (of how to manage situations), i'm really trying to let myself surprise myself...but i still have plenty to learn and frankly i'm anticipating it
 
change is good, it makes some things clearer- about yourself, others..or else you're just stuck in a puddle of mud forever...blinded by the dirt, not being able to get it (am i making myself clear? i hope so)
but somethings i prefer not the change
like God, friends, family, relationships...those things remain and they're meant to be there to support you while changes happen
 
"Let's take a long walk around the park after dark
Find a spot for us to spark
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations,elevations,
or maybe we can talk about Revelations 3:17" -Jill Scott 'A Long Walk'