Today was a beautiful and wonderful day.
Today was the big National Raise Awareness day for TOMS shoes and all the children that go without shoes. So..to take part in this wonderful cause I went barefoot all day. The looks and remarks I got were very interesting. Some people were proud, some people were confused. Some people were grossed out and said things like what about germs? But really this day was a lot more than I expected it to be. The weather was warm, and most of the snow is gone from the sidewalks so walking around barefoot was not too much of an issue. The water in the puddles was cold, and shoes had to be worn in the dining center (for obvious reasons) but those were the largest struggles I encountered.
Walking barefoot allowed me to taste 1/100th of what those children must endure everyday. Today I had the choice to not wear shoes, but not all people in the world have the liberty to choose. Every step I thought about children half way across the world...these thoughts quickly turned into prayers.
Going through my day constantly keeping a prayerful mindset was such a beautiful blessing. It is so easy to go through the motions, to check things off the to do list, and to turn in for the night before giving thanksgiving to the one who created you.
Today I grew a lot in appreciation for the things I do have. Sometimes I get so caught up in complaining about how stressful my life is, how how many problems I have. Being barefoot really gave me a reality check...a much needed reality check. I am so blessed.
Got a really great workout in this afternoon. A killer Zumba class that worked my entire body, some killer abs thanks to p90x, and then a good hour of throwing the frisbee around. It feels so good to be able to be active, and to be active outside! I had so much energy throughout the entirety of the day, and it felt great.
Ended up mending a broken friendship, which alone could be an entire day maker.
Then finished off the night learning some more guitar. What a beautiful way to end the day.
I am so pleased with the outcome of this day. With my attitude, with the lessons I learned, with my physical activity. I am definitely going to bed with a light heart, and a big smile. If every day could go like this...life would be simply wonderful.
This lenten journey I have been learning SO MUCH about the poor. Makes me realize that I'm not called to go to Jamaica this summer to learn more about the poor there, when I have so much more learning to do about the poor right here!
