No backpacks

Yesterday was the last remaining Friday of January, and I spent nearly the entire day assessing a thought I had about peace.

If peace is what you seek then where should you start?

I sat and pondered this question in my car, until Lubbock’s January visitor, in the form of rainclouds, suggested I get moving with the soft taps of rain on my windshield ushering me on my way home. These four photos came to mind when I tried thinking of when I’ve felt the most peace in my life. From what I’ve been told, my life seems like an endless adventure filled with nothing but excitement and intrigue, and I’m happy to say that not only is that far from the truth, but someone as cool, amazing, and humble as yours truly inevitably needs peace in times of frustration. I’m sure we can all agree that peace is most appreciated when it’s preceded by times or experiences that challenge and change us. To me, peace is that feeling you got as a kid when it was the last day of school and you didn’t have to bring your backpack. For even just a moment, life feels like it’s inconsequential and you can finally go at your own pace.

So how do we find it when we need it most?

I’m not afraid to say it, Christ is the reason I’ve been able to lead the life I live. In my life: the people, places, opportunities, and especially photos come from Him. I could never have accomplished many of my achievements these past few years had it not been for His efforts to keep me afloat in a sea of catching up in life. The peace I’ve so occasionally obtained has been exclusively from looking to the One who holds the world in His hands. I’d be a fool to think everyone on my instagram has the same thoughts or beliefs on that subject as I do, but humor me and just maybe you’ll find something truly special.