John Stanko

I got back from Toronto yesterday, and not the process of learning all this new technology with its ins and outs begins. I think this is why more people don't upgrade and why I put it off as long as I did. You feel foolish when you step out of your comfort zone. That, however, is where growth comes from, so the lesson is clear. Fear of looking or feeling foolish keeps me from learning.

I am returning to school in August to earn a D. Min. from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary here in Pittsburgh. There is fear involved with that decision. Will I have the time? The money? Will I fit in? Can I do the work?

The Pacific Institute teaches us how to expand our comfort zones, clearly showing that if we don't, we don't grow or learn. It's not easy and I am glad I learned the principles at TPI to help in times like this. They urge us to make positive affirmations and right now I am saying, "I can handle technology with great ease." My behavior hasn't quite caught up to my affirmation, but it will.

I am off today to Providence, Rhode Island to be with my friends at The Cathedral of Life, pastored by Jeff Williams. I get back next Thursday and then it's off to the UK on the 21st, new phone and computer in tow. It will be interesting to see how all this fits into the UK and Africa when I get there. There are always surprises in store when you realize that something you needed or took for granted is in your other computer back home!

I want to thank Bill Kinnon again for all his help in this latest upgrade. Bill is a media producer, director, and writer extraordinaire, plus a published author. I highly recommend his work in that field, so if you need some video work or consulting, Bill is your man.

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