To speak something into nothing

Currently reading:

I'm getting engulfed in the idea of story, which is defined in the book as:

"A story is a character who wants something and overcomes conflict to get it."

I mean it's not an entirely new concept, but it feels fresh and different as I read Donald Miller's book.  I know that I'm living a story whether or not it's something I have thought much about. I've been through Story Formed Life a few times, so it's not unfamiliar. Yet, I guess, I have never really thought much about my own story; the one that I'm living and the ability I have to pursue a different story. Well, maybe that's not entirely true. I have, for at least the past couple years, known that I wanted a different story than that of my family. And in many ways I would say that I am living a story separate than what most of my family knows. Yet, it's not enough. My story isn't finished, and I certainly desire to continue learning how to be a part of a grandeur story. 

Ironically, I have been extended that invitation; we all have. "I am a tree in a story about a forest." I'm still learning what this means; still learning to love the forest and not be so concerned about my own individual tree. I may never completely understand it, but my hope is that in pursuing understanding I will lead a better story.

There are so many things that stood out to me as I read this book and I cannot possibly do them justice to try and explain. But I feel inspired and I feel hopeful. I have felt convicted; laughed and cried as I have read this book and I'm sure it is one I will read again.