Audere est Facere – to Dare is to DO

     As a kid during the childhood game of truth or dare, I was typically the child that chose the “truth” option of the game. Always figuring that I could never embarrass myself too much if I shared a truth; I opted for what I believed was the safer route. Spiritual Discipline in my life has always been like the “truth” aspect of this trivial game. I understood it, and even took a college course on it, but maybe didn’t spend the focus I should have on each discipline. Now, I am daring myself to push deeper into the disciplines and experience them in a whole different way than I would have ever felt comfortable doing. 

     When I was younger the dare option was so unknown. If I were to choose a dare over sharing a truth, I would be exposed to the potential of having to perform some embarrassing act that could potentially have altered people’s thoughts about me. One of the many definitions of the word dare is, “to have the courage to venture, or try.” I have grown to note that I cannot just stay in my rut of what I believe is comfortable. Sometimes you have to try things that might push you outside of your comfort zone. This year is about breaking free from the norm, and checking out different disciplines that could really nurture my growth in Christ.

 I am Daring, daring myself to do.