Being an adult. I think it can be difficult in becoming an adult. Not just any old adult but an adult who knows how to adult up. You know those times in your life when you find yourself ignoring a situation or person and hope whatever the issue is that it goes away. But it does not as the longer you leave it, the more of a quagmire or pickle you find yourself in. And then when you have to or want to face whatever or whomever it is, there is a change in your demeanour. It is the moment of truth before you and so you are ready to what….fish or cut bait. I am sure there is a nicer way of putting it. Maybe let go let God?
How to be an adult in adult scenarios which require adult decisions by carrying out in very adult ways to adult up. What in the ever loving of all that is good does adulting up mean?!? I feel it comes with a whole boat load of emotion and a restlessness. LOL. It is a storm before the calm. Hmmmm. It is projecting what you may feel is going to happen before you even do or say anything; meanwhile, your internal body has already been hard at work swallowing or gulping, gnashing or gnarling, heart pitter pattering.
Why is it so difficult to adult up or mature up or for that matter grow up? Although I am going to put a pin in the phrase grow up. It feels like a meaner connotation sort of. Why do we find it hard to tell the truth or be honest? It is not just the person delivering the message but it is also the receiver of said message. Have you not heard the old adages “take it like a man” or “put on your big girl pants”? There are two sides to the coin. No matter what, when you finally find the courage, because it does take some backbone and mettle, to acknowledge what should or needs to be said or done.
I think of Advent upon us as I ponder the nature of adulting up. Odd though it may be but Advent reminds me of an invitation to practice living in the presence of God. There is a beautiful preparedness about the season where we are invited to open our hearts to be more Christ-like in our words and actions. Looking within, we are given a gift of being still, allowing the spirit to move and envelop us into an awakening to continue in becoming the person you are called to be. Thus to be more understanding and patient in our walk whether we are the giver or the receiver of whatever comes to us. Is it easy to be an adult? Nope. But in my humble opinion do it anyway. Blessings this day.
Let us pray for those whom are in need of our prayers today and for those who need the strength and courage to do what is right and just. Amen.
Karenpondering 