Saturday, March 19, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Man, Oh Man
Something that a lot of people don't know about me would be that I have a tendency to watch a lot of anime. I watch enough of it that I actually have to keep track of it all by writing it down. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't just watch it for the cheap thrills of explosions, gunshots, and swords. What I really appreciate about it is the artistic expression of joy, loss, stress, romance, struggle, love, and so many more things.
Earlier this week I finished a series that had challenged me like nothing had for a while lately. It was the story of a man. This man reminded me very much of myself. It told the story of his transition from a boy to a man and the responsibilities that came along with that. It explored some of the questions and fears that I've had for a long time. In the story, this man graduated high school, married his love, and did his best to live for her and protect her. He wasn't perfect, but he did his best.
To me, that's inspiring. I've been afraid that I won't be perfect in supporting the family that I hope to have someday. I've been afraid of letting down the ones that I love the most. To be honest, that really hasn't changed. What has changed, though, is how I see my future. I will face it with courage.
Side Note: Courage is not the absence of fear, but being able to face those fears with boldness.
I will face the risks and the challenges that come with taking on the responsibility of a man. I will provide for those who will place their lives under my protection. I will love those who I have vowed to love. I will appreciate the beauty of the beautiful.
I will live radically for my God.
Now there's something truly manly.
Earlier this week I finished a series that had challenged me like nothing had for a while lately. It was the story of a man. This man reminded me very much of myself. It told the story of his transition from a boy to a man and the responsibilities that came along with that. It explored some of the questions and fears that I've had for a long time. In the story, this man graduated high school, married his love, and did his best to live for her and protect her. He wasn't perfect, but he did his best.
To me, that's inspiring. I've been afraid that I won't be perfect in supporting the family that I hope to have someday. I've been afraid of letting down the ones that I love the most. To be honest, that really hasn't changed. What has changed, though, is how I see my future. I will face it with courage.
Side Note: Courage is not the absence of fear, but being able to face those fears with boldness.
I will face the risks and the challenges that come with taking on the responsibility of a man. I will provide for those who will place their lives under my protection. I will love those who I have vowed to love. I will appreciate the beauty of the beautiful.
I will live radically for my God.
Now there's something truly manly.
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