LUST
One could say I lust after having a nicely decorated home
One could say that I lust for good food
One could say that I lust at having every inch of my grass flowers and meadows, with a pond in the prairie and a pergola, and a little dock just perfect for a bit of fishing (because the pond is stocked)
and they would be right
this is something that holds me back sometimes to actually being "happy"
Happy to me is not an emotion but a state of mind
and when I think of all the possibilities here on our little farm...well...there's only one thing I can say it is:
LUST
How to overcome this vice? this weight upon my shoulders??
(I put it there.......no one forced it upon me)
Enjoying what I DO have...which is so much...
and I don't mean I don't appreciate all of it, or thank God for it, but sometimes, these thoughts and dreams in my head of what "could be" cloud the reality I am in
so here's how I am going to battle this
by shutting my eyes
Now I have my eyes shut and I can see with my heart
xo+blessings,
(pictures are from 2009)
Blessings and a lot of sunshine darling....love love Ria...sweet your little girl....xxx...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder! I am sure that we all struggle with that Ol'Lust over something in our lives. It's unfortunate because we miss so many blessings along the way. I am going to try your method and close my eyes and take in all of the amazing things that are in my life. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post today,
Joyce
It seems we're often never content with the blessings and the gifts we do have...and don't really see we have more than our arms can actually hold. I just try to remember that my journey is my joy and each day is a blessing because I have so much. Seeing with your heart - not your eyes - is a beautiful way to live.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with the new little one! Thank you for all your thoughtful words ~
Sarah xo
Hello dear Anne Marie... this post really hits home to me... I find myself often "lusting" for the little farmhouse we once had... and the huge amount of property, outbuildings, etc... I am truly happy in my home I live in today, and I need to relax, close my eyes, and also take in all of my blessings that are in my heart... xoxo Julie Marie PS I am so enjoying this journey with you...
ReplyDeleteBLESS you!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I lived closer. I would love to come visit for your big event coming up! I love your blog, your words are beautifully written. I think we all struggle with lust, especially since I have started blogging and am able to see so many beautiful homes from all over! But then I too close my eyes, and vision my healthy children, a son who has survived 3 tours to Iraq and a beautiful gran-daughter. Life isn't so bad! Marcia in Cali
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to see things. Closing your eyes and seeing with your heart!
ReplyDeleteI get lustful, too. But I have SO much to feel grateful for--sometimes it's better to never look around at other people's stuff and stay focused on what you have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your pride and lust posts much to consider. Nana
ReplyDeleteSuch a good post Anne Marie! This is something we can all relate too.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling good and that sweet little baby of yours is doing good too :))
See you at the flea...
xo
:) T
You did the right thing...and isnt she a sweetie!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos too!
Deborah xoxo
Simply and eloquently spoken. It is something I struggle with whilst visiting blog land, seeing so many dreamy photos of everyone's beautifully decorated homes and knowing that I'll never have the money it takes to do so. And then I remind myself of my blessed life, that I have what I need and that I have no room in my heart for envy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteI missed a few of your posts while I was on vacation. I read your last few posts and I must admit I also lust...I think we all do..to dream of the perfect life with all the trimmings.
Like you say all we have to do is close our eyes and see our family and loved ones to know life is already perfect! I always ask myself do I really need another teacup to add to my collection..knowing this is "lust"..but I say to myself, sure just one more its so pretty. I really don't "need" any more teacups or anything else for that matter, anything else is just the trimmings.
I enjoyed your post so much and since its Easter time, we should remember to be grateful for what we do have and not "lust" after what we think we do need.
I loved the photo of the kids! You know, I think they all look so much alike and they all have the biggest most beautiful eyes, full of wonder.
Have the sweetest of days, big hugs for you! Elizabeth
What a beautiful post.The face on your sweet little is so precious.What a small world we live in at times. I read about Laurens shop. My sister Kim who I have talked about before.Worked for Lauren .Her and Lauren are good friends.Im sure you will meet my sister soon. Lauren is sweet as well as Megan. I met her yrs ago.She used to come to my shop when I was living in Dixon. i would run into her throughout different sales .It so nice to see the pics that you make the time to share with others.I feel close to the places and people I used o cross paths with.It so funny how we know the people and places that me and my sister Kim does. Like I said you Im sure you will meet Kim....Have a blessed and bright day...Chickie
ReplyDeletei can definitely relate! i need to shut my eyes and see with my heart as well...
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Anne-Marie. Just beautiful - and oh so true. There are so many things that I find myself lusting after - and when I was on vacation (away from the computer and buying things on Etsy!) I discovered how important more time kicking back with my hubby was; how much I appreciated my quiet God-time on the beach just listening....just "being". Sometimes we just have to close our eyes and listen to His voice in our hearts. It seems to be so much clearer then. ♥
ReplyDeleteYes, lust is disempowering, takes us away from our centre and creates discontent - light years away from loving with a full heart!
ReplyDeleteIt's easier now I'm older.
I often have the wants so bad....
ReplyDeleteI look at all the things that I could do and what little time I have left to do it in (and that could be shortened even more by anything) and I have to step back and remember that there will always be something. I wish I was more like my mother. Her secret was to go ahead and dream, but always love things just the way they are.
I loved your pride post so much Anne Marie. Pride is behind all (most, anyway) the evil in this world (I believe).
sending hugs...
Thank you for your kind comment on my Day 1 post yesterday! How nice of you to read and share!
ReplyDeleteIt's ironic to me that you've written about lust, because the argument with my husband I wrote about in yesterday's post stemmed entirely out of lust. I had visited the house of a friend and her house was lovely - picture perfect. I was lamenting the state of our house to my husband, and things quickly went downhill.
Contentment... it can be so elusive, and I can let it get away too quickly when I don't dwell in it.
I'm writing about shame on my day 2.