It's funny how we often don't feel up for a task until it happens. Perhaps we never feel up for it. But ready or not, tasks often come upon us, and it is our duty to fulfill them as best we can.
I'm excited for classes, even if I've had quite enough of the social aspects of Divinity School. May I learn for my own edification and God's glory. May what I learn someday encourage and inspire others!
We had our first rehearsal of the year with Gospel Choir last night. Our director informed us of a health condition that may endanger his hearing. For a musician, that's bad news.
I was reminded of the desire to pursue chaplaincy at some point after Divinity School. But for now, let me focus on the academic excellence that Yale offers. It doesn't always feel practical, but there are practical implications.
My final thought of the morning before I head off to chapel. This word came to me as a mantra for the semester, both in terms of living well in Intentional Community (I share a home with 4 other students, all of whom are under the age of 25) and in terms of serving in Community Life (with some very opinionated and entitled students):
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