an overwhelming sense of being full hit me tonight when at church
my mind literally screamed at me to shut up
all these ideas, pictures, styling, sewing, baking, planning, etc on top of all other 'normal' aspects of my life builds and builds until I felt almost pregnant....and on my last few weeks (no I'm not expecting...as far as I know)
If I'm not creating or doing I'm reading...I just don't sit still
that doesn't mean I'm super organized and can accomplish a whole bunch, but it does mean I've got my interests scattered....for crying out loud I got inspired while shopping the ethnic isle at Woodman's....
that is the super great thing about our human ability to absorb every ounce of our surroundings
some might not want to, and stick with the routine, take their daily to dos get them done, and package everything neatly
others might not have any schedule and totally flow with life like floating on a raft with a beer in one hand (that doesn't sound so bad really...)
but I find myself in between those two.....and I'm sure a lot of you can relate to that
I can see a deeper need and desire for each of us to slow down and enjoy the simplicity in life more, especially with all the iphones/ipads/computer games/x-box's/TV/movies....
how?
{{connecting with nature
{{meditating on the glorious nature of our very existence
{{sitting quietly still in the presence of Our Lord for at least an hour a week
{{reading
{{writing
{{hugging your spouse...at least an hour a week
and so many more ideas that would be beautifully captured in your life
...what is He saying to you
eat a cupcake....that is what He's saying to me right now....how about you?
Beautiful post, Anne Marie. Your little one is adorable. I've been doing a lot of listening lately, and I like what I'm hearing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Rosemary
Im with you, I fly by the seat of my overly large pants one minute with a hundred things in my head to do and craving structure and routine the next...I fly in between and it suits me fine...I think it is a creativity thing, a nurturing thing...and of course a being thankful thing...it all equals a full and happy life...with much to smile about.....look at that basket of baby there........now that is definately something to smile about........
ReplyDeleteOH goodness, I just read that, I didnt mean you had overly sized pants!!!!! I was talking about MINE....xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm eating Cupcakes too! Your lil Man has the right idea ~Blessings Kim
ReplyDeleteHE is telling me to slow down and not be so hard on myself. Blessings to you... ~rose
ReplyDeleteLol Anne Marie, a cupcake!!!
ReplyDeleteI love when you write posts like this one.
I hear Him saying something to me, something I already know in my heart...those whispers we were talking about,remember?
Ok, let's talk about Daniel....he uses his feeding bottle!
Giovanni is not able to drink from it...ah ah, he's so hilarious, he bites it instead of sucking, can you believe that?
If we are open to things sorrounding us, our lives get so full (sometime too much, ah ah!) and so beautiful!
Hugs to you my dear friend
fRA
I think that you have the nost wonderful attitude to life Anne Marie .... your enthusiasm for everything is inspiring and you must be so proud of all you achieve. I'm afraid that I could be called a bit of a floater but I'm happy with that.I'm very good at slowing down and enjoying simplicity !!
ReplyDeleteThe photographs of your dear son Daniel are beautiful. He looks so content.
Enjoy the end of the week Anne Marie and make sure that you answer that cupcake call!! XXXX
One of the most important things in life is to listen to God when He is calling to me through His word and the circumstances in life. Your little Daniel looks so precious in his basket and I thought of Moses in his basket in the Bible. How God called him out to do a very difficult work in bringing His people out from slavery. He was a type of Christ, who brought His people out from spiritual slavery.
ReplyDelete"...as far as I know" sounds like a foreshadowing to me, Aunt Anne! I do love this post. De-cluttering your head takes almost as much work as doing everything that needs to be done! However, I found a good quote: "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."- Sydney J. Harris. I do love finding inspirational (and perhaps justifying [oops!]) quotes.
ReplyDeleteOH I so needed this post. I am very busy right now and I too have many scattered hobbies...I just took up crochet and love it. I loved your list at the end Anne....so good and I wrote them down. I am list person...write in journal that i carry to remind me to slow down and take in the moment. Thanks for inspiring my heart.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could slow down....after baseball season, I hope! Need to decompress....thanks for the reminder. You're little one is so cute.
ReplyDeletebaseball games are the only thing remotely relaxing in the world of baseball!
DeleteHi Anne Marie, just dropping by to say hello. Enjoyed your post! After two weeks of back and forth thought I made a decision to slow down and let go of certain things. Once I did that I felt so free. Not two days later I was planning all the things I could do with my new free found time. LOL.....Like you.....I just have to be doing something all the time. xo Have a sweet weekend. I will be planting flowers and veggies
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie! I love reading your posts ~ is that who's saying "eat a cupcake"? I always thought it was just my stomach, but now that I know it is a higher power, I feel better about that indulgence! LOL. Best to you and everyone for the upcoming sale...it is looking more and more like I may not make it this time :( but I am still going to try for Sat...
ReplyDelete:)Heidi
Precious pictures and words that are so true... Love the Moses basket.
ReplyDeleteI'll share a cupcake with you. ;-)
Have a blessed day.