I liked this quote (via Emergent Village.)

I think it is true- whilst wondering at how easily it is to fall into a place that is cushioned and safe- particularly if (like me) you are rather too used to the feeling of being an outsider- strange in the midst strangers…

When I reflect back on my life so far, many of the most pivotal moments have occurred around tabernacle-like events: a surprising conversation that changed the course of my life, a chance encounter with a person who would became a lifelong friend, or a memorable moment when my imagination was stirred by a divine whisper that would sustain me through dark times ahead.

It’s no accident that these liminal experiences so often occur when we are far from home and in the company of strangers. We are generally more open to the movement of the Spirit when we are uncertain of our place.

Mark Scandrette