Meeting with Aaron.

Met Aaron Martell at Luna Coffee in De Pere. It was great to be able to sit and talk with him. Here are the notes that I took. I never take great notes but they mean something to me, so maybe that's enough. He also suggested a book called The Rest of God by Mark Buchannan

What are the weights that I'm carrying?
- Where can conversation happen that's life giving?

John 10:10.
What is seeking to destroy?
Why?

What am I doing that feeds the passion and makes me feel light?
- activities
- relationships

VISION FOR LIFE
We experienced THIS!! what is the this?

One person blindfolded?

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