A spiritual journey is a journey that we may or may not see coming. God works in mysterious ways and knows how each of us thinks and reacts because He created us in His image. This is why each individual has his own personalized way in which God comes to him. For example, when Frodo, the main character of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was called upon to undertake this quest by Gandalf, his mentor or guide, he was taken by surprise; he was not at all willing to leave. God came to Frodo through someone he trusts for Frodo to accept his calling; he would do anything for his friends. This is similar to Paul's call in Acts 22. Paul had persecuted Jesus from synagogue to synagogue before one day he rode a camel, and a bright, flashing light blinded him. His companions could see the light but not hear His voice and Jesus told Paul to preach about their meeting; to spread the Word of God. In contrast, Jeremiah's call in Jeremiah 1 was not an unexpected call but one of inability. Jeremiah believed he was too young and inexperienced to undertake such a journey, a journey he could easily have undertaken. The journey is full of trials and tribulations that are meant to trip us up, physically and mentally. For example, in the film, Boromir succumbs to the power of the Ring when he allows his pride to get the better of him. Boromir believes that the Ring would be better used in his hands because it is stronger and better than Frodo. Ultimately, this low point for Boromir serves as a turning point and allows him to sacrifice himself to save Merry and Pippin. These trials are meant to stumble us so that we can realize the power of our faith in the Lord and strengthen that bond in order…middle of paper…moving throughout my high school career and take a second to reflect on whether themselves, it's scary! It causes anxiety because I feel like every moment I spend focusing on myself, whether it's watching a movie, looking at the stars, going swimming, or even just going for a run, is wasted time that I could use doing homework or doing volunteer my time somewhere. I want to live in a place without anxiety, without reality bearing down on me. So, I started asking for help. Every day, after training, I do yoga to decompress and find myself in a relaxed state. Now I have begun to use this time to pray. I have asked the Lord to give me the patience and endurance to juggle all my commitments and give me enough time to connect with Him. I have yet to receive a definitive answer, but right now I am still wandering with open arms, waiting for Him to help me. hugs.