Part I It began with my pulling into this garage... Let me tell you, this garage is never usually this empty. It is usually impossible to find parking here right when you need it. In fact, it has taken two years, multiple parking tickets, hundreds of dollars and a $200 parking pass (still with no guaranteed parking), many times, a half hour or more of circling around to find parking, and finals week for me to even get to this point of being able to find parking this easily, right when I need it. But, today, I found myself actually looking at this garage and, dare I say, appreciating it. For it made me think of all the parking I have done on this campus over the past two years, from the first day until now, and all the blessings my temporary stops here have offered me. And, all the frustration became worth it. Part II Again, let me tell you... This hallway, or “call-way” is never usually this empty or quiet. It is very often filled with the massive and temporary residence of theatre students, finding solace, rest, and fellowship between classes and shows. If you are lucky, sometimes you might just catch one of us booking it through this thing to successfully satisfy a quick change or seemingly impossible exit and entrance. But, to be honest, it took me two years to appreciate this space also. Being as introverted as I am, I never spent time in this space until this semester, my final semester. I cannot say exactly why, but, I suppose it was a subconscious sentiment of my mind, knowing it was what my heart and spirit needed and would appreciate. Which leads me to the next photo... Part III
This, pinned on our board in the call-way, for who knows how long, was exactly what I needed to see at this time in my life. For a long time, I have liked to think that I always know exactly where I am going, how I am going to get there, and that I have everything under control. But, I have come to learn, especially during my time here, that my problem is my attempt to control it all. And, that everything, from my life to my technique and performance, can be beautiful, when I am willing to control only what I can and should. When I first got here, I could only think about graduating. But, I have come to appreciate the journey here, and, more than that, take in all that I can, making the best use of my time and experience here. And, what this little token of wisdom tells me is that I did exactly what I should have. That I have something left. Something inside that is going to fuel me and propel me to all the future destinations I have left to park. And, I have been impatiently, and, when I can, patiently waiting to go even deeper. And, it is a blessing to know God, the universe, and I are on the same page with that.
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