Thinking in new ways…
Good Morning world!!!! I hope everyone is doing well.
As many of you may know, I have a very tight calendar and the few times I have to write are very important to me. So the writing you will see from here on out are the ones I have placed in my personal journal. Some of the information you will read is very close to my heart and have all really been items on my mind for quite some time, and I am finally letting them out.
You may have question about some post you will see, and it will be natural to do so. I only ask that you ask me via email or text. Feel free. Or if you would like to post something on the bottom of my blog, I would love that as well. With this said, Lets begin this journey together.
The following insert is something placed in my journal as I thought about my faith and a very protected part of my life.
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My life quote is “We are not the images we see”. A quote running deep into my faith and felt as a true parallel to being created in God’s image. I am just a vessel. He lives in me. No matter how people see Michael, it is all irrelevant because the one and only God drives this mysterious and unique vessel. As I think more about the quotes relation to my life there seems to be an even deeper meaning.
If the one and only God lives in me, I can’t help but think that he lives in others. Causing me to search past my preconceived thoughts of someone and look at the true person under it all. Not to abandon anyone based on sex, age, race, past, thoughts, actions, religion or anything I may not agree with is very challenging, but after all, if they are living then God must not be done piloting their unique vessels.
Even more, there is another interesting parallel in my life, which has truly caused me to think more about this quote.
As a performer, my life is often transformed into something much more. For a brief time I can allow my conception of a character to show as I portray them in a musical or play. (Creating an image) But there is one character who’s life has forever been tied to mine.
The creation of a queen has truly been a challenge and a joy in my life. Causing my life quote to soar to new heights and allowing my voice to be heard in new volumes.
When she is seen, she has a grace, elegance and a presence about her many say has never been felt in her social settings. A queen who reaches beyond the lime light to show a community love and support which it greatly needs. She is in essence, a saint. Which I created and I love her dearly. Sound familiar?
I created her in my image. With the values and ideals of my faith still in place, it is I who lives in her and I drive this vessel to do good works. Works to prosper the community and not to hurt it. Much like God did and does for me.
My favorite nights are when she has a heart to heart with someone. Speaking in a way that causes them to think on new levels and consider resolutions they never thought possible. Maybe for a brief moment she has caused that soul to feel its value and know someone cares. They my cry or rest a head on her shoulder, but in that moment she has caused them to feel loved.
And later, when I meet them, they don’t recognize me. Because after all, she was not the image they saw. She was simply allowing my voice to flow threw her. To think of being created in God’s image really motivates me, but to create in my own image allows me to truly feel what he feels. I am honored to have such a talent and to be able to show my love on grand new levels.
Think about your image. What are you showing if you are not the image everyone sees?
Your thoughts