What's in a name?

Those of you who know us well wont be surprised to learn that our blog name was chosen only after much debate and careful consideration. In fact, we analyzed the possibilities for days, the “Create Your Own Blog” page up on our computer with only that last field yet to fill. How do you begin to reflect two individual life perspectives and a united future dream into a few simple words? How do you represent the juxtaposition (Yay! I have always wanted to use that word!) between an active search for clarity and purpose with the promise of grace and completeness that is already firmly in place?  

One of my greatest fears is that one day I will look back and struggle to name what I have contributed and accomplished. That fear is coupled with my personal skepticism of regret. Certainly self-reflection and experiencing the consequences of poor decisions are critical in developing maturity but I believe that the positive benefits stop there.  Once we cross the line into regret: wishing something to be different, we cheat ourselves from growth and deny our own self-value.  We cannot forget that the worst choices and the most painful experiences have contributed just as much to who we are at the core as all of our favorite ones have. All of these things have made me who I am, in this moment, so I choose to live with No Regret. Those two words, simple yet complex, will be my first tattoo if I can just commit to getting one. 

Ok, so now that we have my perspective well covered, on to Chad’s. His may be more well known, partly because he has fewer commitment issues and has it tattooed boldly on his leg: Live Life to the Fullest. This isn’t just a popular catch phrase to him, but truly the way he strives to live each day. Chad thrives in spontaneity and refuses to accept dormancy as an option. To him, every moment is something you cant get back once you have spent it, so buyer beware!

So these two life perspectives, with their similarities and differences, crash into the truth of grace and the promise that everything we need in life has already been made available to us. Pursing something that is already there…get it?  Believe me, its deeper than just chasing your tail!


Shandra