An Ending

Sunday, May 1, marks an important day for Wisdom. It is our 5th anniversary here at Wisdom, and we are busy looking back on the last few years. It has been a sentimental journey.

I remember my first conversation with my fantastic webmaster, Amy. It is clearly etched in my mind – the hope, promise, and excitement of this new thing. Amy’s shared enthusiasm urged me to make the first important steps. I was in the midst of a difficult time in my life, and unsure which path to take. But then – all the stars aligned, and Amy helped me birth this new concept into reality. Wow, what a ride.

Since then, I have written more Apples than I can count. I have developed curriculum for a ton of classes. I have worked on calendars and schedules and business pieces. I have sat down with those willing to be part of my board – the Dead Prophet Society – and learned so much from them. Most importantly, I have shared intimate learning and teaching experiences around my table with a delicious array of friends. From The Gospel of Harry Potter to King David Exposed, from Church History to Dirty Spirituality, from Walking the Bible to The Quest, from Henry VIII to Mary Magdalene - I have clear and distinct memories. Every time I pull out a notebook chronicling a course, I remember with gratitude those that sat around my basement, slipping off their shoes. I can picture certain faces and phrases. I think of tears and laughter, hope and disappointment, openness and frustration.

These moments – that is why I teach. And I am deeply grateful for every one.

So, this weekend, I am celebrating – all the good gifts of Wisdom. But, I am also saying goodbye.

The time has come to close the Wisdom doors – at least on what it has looked like and been up until now. I will not be teaching courses any longer through this particular venue. Although I plan to continue to write, the expression of that may change somewhat. Stay tuned.

I’m a little grieved, and a little excited – but mostly I am ready. Thank you to everyone who has read faithfully my writings, and to all who graced me with your presence in my courses. Thank you for taking the time and the energy to invest in me. Wisdom has been the shoulder I have leaned on to stay the course for the past 5 years. Just as I birthed this space, it has returned the favor.

So, now, it is time to take steps in a new direction. You’ll be hearing from me, I’m sure – and more importantly, I hope to hear from you.

Until then – may you walk in the ways of God – the True Wisdom. I am beyond gratitude for your walk with me. Amen.

Does not Wisdom call,
and does not understanding raise her voice?
2 On the heights, beside the way,
at the crossroads she takes her stand;
3 beside the gates in front of the town,
at the entrance of the portals she cries out…
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,
and my yield than choice silver.
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
21 endowing with wealth those who love me,
and filling their treasuries.
Proverbs 8

In Wisdom,
Brandi Calhoun Diamond