viva colombia

I have taken the trip from the UK to Bogotá more than a dozen times in the last two years and have developed some fairly consistent habits: packing at 2:00am and arriving at the airport late being only the most well known. For some reason this trip was different. Having followed my typical routine, I found myself surprisingly alert throughout the majority of the day. (My ‘typical routine’ is aimed at getting me to pass out on the plane.) I was admittedly a little annoyed at first, but that impatience quickly subsided when I realized what a gift fifteen hours of relative stillness can be. How often are we alone with our thoughts and observations? How many opportunities do we get to pursue extended reflection?

With the exception of a break to watch the film ‘Waitress’ and ponder/write about some of its themes (I highly recommend it by the way) I spent the majority of my time thinking about what I hope to accomplish in the next thirty days. While I won’t bore you with all of the details, the single word that reoccurred throughout this process was ‘service.’ I want to learn to serve, to develop a servant’s heart, and to do so with the utmost sincerity. Here’s hoping that when opportunities present themselves-- as they are sure to do-- I am alert enough to recognize them.