2018. I guess this year truly marked the beginning of my own independence. I'll be honest, I'm not saying I had a good year, but it wasn't bad either. Every year had its ups and downs, and 2018 was no exception. Here's what I learned about myself: I'm only getting started in being out on my own, and I've really stuck to that. However, with that I'm somewhat hesitant to seek guidance, especially when I'm still adjusting from being a city boy for pretty much my whole life to a quieter life in a town like Chetwynd. No family there, and throughout the year meeting new people was a somewhat slow process, even though Chetwynd only holds just over 3000 residents. More importantly, 2018 was also a year of a spiritual drought. I've barely spent time with God with my focus on my career as a teacher. And even that has been extremely stressful. I guess that's how it feels to take and attempt to manage all the burden instead of giving it to God. Bottom line, I've been a pretty crappy Christian this year. That being said, this is what I've learned, or should've realized a while ago: I've burned a considerable amount of effort and strength instead of leaning to God, and I had been quite fatigued physically and spiritually. I pray for a more fruitful 2019 and take more time to acknowledge Him. Right now, it is far easier said than done, but I'm really hoping for a more prosperous new year. . . . #proverbs3 #letgoletgod #serenitycouragewisdom #newyearsamegod https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTc7CUh3jK3W-1rOOxMj2sqn1ayALOluLEN1M0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o5ej79zzkp53