http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly cultivating a relevant community through conversation Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:10:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-4371 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:11:01 +0000 http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-4371 Bekah, I appreciate the thought put into your words. I used to be fairly introverted as well. One time I was in Orlando Florida for a youth convention. I saw a girl from across the room on the first day. It took me three days to approach her and talk to her. But in doing so I made a friend for a couple of years until our friendship faded from miles of distance. Either way I am happy I did reach out to that person. I value and treasure the diverse range of people I come into contact with and hope to make an impact as a positive influence on their journey through life. I hope all is well Bekay, I am sure if you have not yet, you will find your way. Nick from Oregon. Bekah, I appreciate the thought put into your words. I used to be fairly introverted as well. One time I was in Orlando Florida for a youth convention. I saw a girl from across the room on the first day. It took me three days to approach her and talk to her. But in doing so I made a friend for a couple of years until our friendship faded from miles of distance. Either way I am happy I did reach out to that person. I value and treasure the diverse range of people I come into contact with and hope to make an impact as a positive influence on their journey through life. I hope all is well Bekay, I am sure if you have not yet, you will find your way.
Nick from Oregon.

]]> http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-73 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:20:46 +0000 http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-73 Bekah, your thoughts really hit home for me, too. As a fellow introvert I know...so well...the feeling of longing for your plight to become flight...sometimes not being able to appreciate and embrace the treasure that you are. What really hit me was that desire to be a part of a family. True brothers and sisters supporting each other and making beauty out of brokenness. Anyway, there's no way I can make sense writing this all out...but just know that your words touched me deeply right at the place I needed to be touched, and reminded of the bittersweetness of our journeys as followers of Christ. Protect that sensitive heart: it is a treasure to Jesus. Blessings on the journey. Bekah, your thoughts really hit home for me, too. As a fellow introvert I know…so well…the feeling of longing for your plight to become flight…sometimes not being able to appreciate and embrace the treasure that you are. What really hit me was that desire to be a part of a family. True brothers and sisters supporting each other and making beauty out of brokenness. Anyway, there’s no way I can make sense writing this all out…but just know that your words touched me deeply right at the place I needed to be touched, and reminded of the bittersweetness of our journeys as followers of Christ. Protect that sensitive heart: it is a treasure to Jesus. Blessings on the journey.

]]> http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-72 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:25:51 +0000 http://bikemovement.org/blog/2006/08/14/lessons-from-a-wounded-butterfly#comment-72 Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bekah. They really hit home for me. Sometimes I like to pull myself away from people, just to make sure/remind myself that I can do things on my own. While this is sometimes necessary, it can be hurtful to people if not done carefully. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of sharing our journeys with each other and supporting each other along the way. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bekah. They really hit home for me. Sometimes I like to pull myself away from people, just to make sure/remind myself that I can do things on my own. While this is sometimes necessary, it can be hurtful to people if not done carefully. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of sharing our journeys with each other and supporting each other along the way.

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