It seems that the more that I have, the more I need. When the complexities of life come full steam then I notice that the contentment seems to fade away. For the past several days I have woken up feeling dull, bored, and lifeless. Life has become too easy – the risk, the thrill, and sometimes the misery is gone. Looking back on my tent days it seems that everyday had a little bit more excitement because of the uncertainty of it all. When you are in a tent, a cool night after a brutally hot day is like opening a N64 on Christmas morning. It really does give you that breath of fresh air and a sudden recess from the ordinary. Or going from the sleeping bag to a full fully in under 30 seconds because it is so cold outside. Sure it sucks, but it is exciting, and looking back I can only smile about those experiences. So I guess my thoughts for today is this:

Life is not about seeking perfection, succeeding in everything, living normal, because where is the excitement in all that. Stop talking to old people about the weather, or asking someone what their major is and where they are from, lets be “honest green jacket gold jacket…” (if your confused watch happy Gilmore). Next time you’re in that situation, stare that person in the eyes, look into their soul and tell them what you’re really thinking. Be real, be honest, make them remember that conversation, and let it be an inspiration for change. Go mountain biking in the rain, take the doors off your truck, do whatever it takes to make you smile about the simple things. That is contentment. That is joy. Find God in everything you do, and I promise your life will be changed.

one love,

skot
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Contributor Skot Montgomery lived in a tent for 12 months in Alabama and Tennessee. wc97p62fdq