End of the World

Yesterday a few friends of mine (Chris Simons, Rob Steinkamp, Bryan Kotjan) and I spent the entire day at The End Of The World- which are cliffs near Keauhou. We ended up constructing a rope swing and zip line by using rope and a series of pulleys and knots. It was epic to say the least.
Growing up in Kona, the end of the world was definitely a familiar location, but I had never actually gone there. I knew about it and had heard stories, seen videos from friends, and even started talking of it as if I was a frequenter of the spot. I finally went; two days in a row actually. All that to say... That I have grown up with this just under my nose, but never got out and experienced it. Kinda funny how we can talk about something and feel like we know all about something without doing it ourselves.
I feel like that was what my life has been these past few years, being in every leadership position available at school. I could talk it up and even appear to be living it too, but in reality I was just as bad off as the rest of them. It wasn't a conscience decision, but it was consuming all that I was. So that is where the end of the world comes in. As I learn more and more about God and His character, I can now see through new eyes what it means to be "Loved by Jesus" or "Saved by Grace"- those phrases we grew up with, but never fully appreciated or understood.
I now see...
And I am still working on being a transparent person, letting God show through me.