Jesus, take the wheel

While doing some research to get ready to start this new blog, I came across some interesting ideas.  I'm growing more and more convinced that I'm not the only one in need of this pursuit for wholeness and healing.  I came across everything from existential wholeness (the coined-term holescence) to new age-y type wholeness (visit the HolEssence Healing Studio in Crystal Lake).  Quite interesting...

Eventually, I came across this Wholeness Wheel (check out the link here), and I finally felt like I was on the right track.  Apparently, the author of the article, Rev. Kent Mueller, received this wholeness wheel from his medical insurance company.  What a great concept, because it's so true!  When you are off in one of these areas, the whole wheel (your life) feels a bit off kilter.  The example Mr. Mueller gave was of his recent bout with bronchitis.  When you're sick, most likely you're not exercising or sleeping well, and you're probably much less productive in your vocation.  Plus, the spiritual well-being component is so often overlooked, and I don't want to bypass it any more.  I should be turning to God in everything and with everything...and if I'm not, there's really not much of a chance this wheel will ever right itself. 

I think I will use this wheel as a guide as I proceed into this project...which officially kicks off TOMORROW!

This weekend has been a major celebration for me: my husband and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary.  I think that nowadays, this is a major compliment by any standards.  For me, moving past the point at which my parents' marriage ended has been monumental.  It's like a weight has been lifted, a new chapter has started.  I'm starting on an unmarred path.  And it's not a moment that I am going to take lightly.

So, this weekend through today (Independence Day--in more ways than two!) has been a celebration.  I've eaten what I wanted, rested when I wanted, done what I wanted, truly savored this place I'm in now.  Tomorrow, it's time to get down to work and put my wholeness wheel back to rights...but not by myself.  I'll be back tomorrow to explain more about what's going to be changing.  I'm nervous and excited and a million other things.  I can't wait to see where this next chapter of my life leads me.

"Jesus, take the wheel, take it from my hands
'cause I can't do this on my own.
I'm letting go, so give me one more chance.
Save me from this road I'm on."


Jesus Take the Wheel  by Carrie Underwood