At The Well

     Earlier today a dear friend shared the wise words of Pastor/Teacher, Louie Giglio.  In the words from Pastor Louie he reminded us to not "chase the lure."  He pointed out that the enemy won't walk through the front door of our lives announcing "I'm here to destroy you."  He won't give us a glimpse of the damage that is done by poor choices or the destruction that inevitably comes to pass.  At first, choices we make may "seem" like good ones and choices made SEEM to offer solutions... relief ... hope.... a way out...comfort... companionship.  But, what really are the consequences of decisions made in haste? Decisions made without wisdom or discernment?  Oh, friend - those consequence are promises that don't come true and checks that can't be cashed.       Each of us has the need and desire to be accepted, found worthy, feel satisfaction and feel satisfied and to have joy and happiness in our  lives.  All too ...

 As many of you know, I have a part time "side hustle" working in sales and reservations for the largest, do-it-yourself moving company in North America.  You know the one - the "orange" moving company. In our position, our customers are asked to do surveys of our performance. Not sure if I was having an off day, I was tired, overwhelmed or what (JULY WAS A HARD MONTH IN THE MOVING UNIVERSE) but a customer did a survey for me and his assessment?  I was "rude." And y'all - even though I don't "think" I'm rude that survey brought some things to the surface of my heart and mind that were, indeed, the undercurrent of what could be perceived as me being "rude."  I KNOW there are times my face speaks things my mouth isn't saying.  I'd like to blame genetics as my mom has this "look" when she is completely puzzled by humanity (and her kids) but I know my response to frustration is TOTALLY on me.   I know that I am...