the future

Summer courses are over and I am more confused than ever about what the future holds. This time though I am not nervous or anxious – I am content. I do not need to have a vision of my life in ten years, five years, or even after this year. I think this contentment comes from two strong realizations. One, my life has never gone as I have planned it to. Where I though I would be and where I am, are distant places. Two, my life has worked out in amazing and surprising ways. I know I am incredibly blessed – I have been given opportunities and had experiences that have challenged my thinking, increased my faith, and brought clarity to the broad vision and purpose of my life. I don’t think I will ever be able to fully explain my personal experience as a student-athlete. I know that I cannot verbalize my years in New Orleans (although I’ve tried so many times) and how it has influenced me and my views in such a deep way. Now I add graduated school. Working closely with adults from a diverse background in athletics. 27 of us are now spread around the country – interning in all different areas, gaining practical experience and hopefully finding a niche in the wide open world. And another page turns…