Invitation to the Fuzzy Hoper Safari

Recently they went looking for Amelia Earhart again. Didn't find her again. They've looked for her remains and her plane for years. They won't give up hope. They're convinced something is there. I've read about the evidence and there's reason to be convinced.

They could be wrong. But at least they know what they're looking for.

If you wish you knew what you were looking for, the next week or so here might be for you.

Is this you?

• you want something but you don't know what it is
• you feel you need a change but you don't know to what
• you're lost in a non-man's land of comfort, fear, restlessness, and fog
• but you suspect your restlessness could be just a season of life
• or you fear you're wimping out and just want to escape

Who knows why we get restless and feel the things we do? Very possibly it IS just a season, or a desire to escape.

But shouldn't you maybe try to find out?

You wouldn't be hungry if there was no such thing as food. You wouldn't be thirsty if there was no water.

If you sense a hunger and thirst, could it be because something is there?

And if there's NOT, wouldn't you want to know that, too?

Whatever reality is, it's best to face it and get it over with.

I wrote Scary Hope about embracing fear and change, and pursuing hopes and dreams. But what if you don't know what you're hoping for? What if your hope is fuzzy?

Mine is. I'm a fuzzy hoper. But I'm slowly learning how to bring it into focus. You can, too. And you can help me do it better.

For the next week or so you have an opportunity to take a step closer to clarity on that fuzzy hope inside you.

A week to squint and stare at this Sasquatch that may or may not be real.

Every day or so, I'll start the musing and thinking and question asking. Maybe you just read and ponder. Maybe you think and answer some questions for yourself and even pray.

Or maybe you go deep and tell this thing to put up or shut up, and tell it that if it has something to say to come out in the open and say it.

You might even share your own story and journey, either in comments or privately in email. And I'd love your feedback on the whole process. Your feedback might help me put together some kind of guide or ebook that will help others even more.

By the way. Safari is a Swahili word that means 'long journey.'

I hope our short safari here is the beginning of a long journey to a good place for you.

Tomorrow: The question that changed everything for me.

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Comments

[Carol H.]

I enjoyed "Scary Hope." I'm curious enough to be with you on this "Fuzzy Hope" journey/safari. (Wondering if making the fuzzy more clear will be scary?)

[Connie]

I'm really looking forward to this. I read through Scary Hope and God used it lead me to take a huge step of faith. One that I an grateful for everyday.

However I know there's more to the story and I'm kind of stuck there. Can't wait to see how God uses this series.

[Gary]

Carol -- thanks! My fuzzy's still fuzzy AND scary. So good luck!

[Gary]

Thanks for the encouragement Connie -- there's always another step.

[Kcolbus 0815]

This was a complete fluke that I read this book on my Kindle. I have a drinking problem and I read your other book. I kept searching for stories about others who have the same experiences. I liked your first book so much that I ordered this one. It had to be a God thing. I am unemployed right now, so I can really think about what I want, not just what I need to do to make the rent. I have enough money till March. I love to help people and I admit, I am more of a homebody and I love to be on the net. That is very fuzzy. Part of it is the drinking that keeps me alone. But, even before, I was a homebody. Wish I could combine the two or work on the computer from home. Anyway, love the book and the blog. Hook up with Facebook, so I can share. :)