we climb and reach
looking to a new horizon
through the cracks..........if only just for a little peak
why is this?? why do we knock ourselves out like that??
what it boils down to is that hard work is in our essence of life
and along with this hard work is also structure...organization
think about it in terms of 'creation'.............our Creator made heaven and the earth, reflected upon it, saw it was good, and moved on........then He made light, reflected upon it, saw it was good, and moved on...
and so on...
so yes, God is the first example to us of the "how" to do this thing we are living: this life
what projects are you working on? installing new book cases? starting a new online business? writing a novel? making dinner? sewing pillows?
whatever the task may be remember three things: (the perfect number to me)
1) it is a gift that has been given to you
2) make the plans + stop to reflect + give thanks for this gift and your talents
3) move on
don't dwell on whatever it is you are doing..........follow the three steps above and you are sure to succeed
keep it simple........
if God can relate how He created the world, heaven, the universe, the light, the animals, the plants, the flowers, the seas, the air, and the human person with a soul that reproduces and grows from a tiny little embrio into what you look into the mirror at in a few simple words, I think we can too....
(it's okay to stand outdoors in the park with your jaw dropped to the forest's floor in awe and wonder)
keep it simple
(trust me)
peaceful blessings,
The photos are beautiful. It reminds me of our four-day trek through the Andes trail to Macchu Picchu in Peru. Lots of challenges and lots of rewards - just like life.
ReplyDeleteWise words to live by. In today's world it seems we are expected to do it all, make it perfect, and be involved in every activity and event. I know some people who don't even know how to just do nothing.
ReplyDeleteWhere is this beautiful park?
I trust you and since I've been reading your blog, since I've been reading posts like this very one, all my projects, all my duties are effortless to me! When I feel I could'n do that or that, I think of you, of your strong faith and everything gets to the right place and the right importance.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne Marie. Thank you once again.
Fra
p.s. Your children+dog are so so beautiful!
He is our greatest example... Let us follow Him in everything we do.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words Anne Marie.
Such beautiful children too! :-)
Carissa
Happy sunny January Tuesday! You never cease to amaze me, and lift me up, and make me smile...and to remind me of what is truly important.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
kim
Dear Ann Marie,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post...I have been catching up with you today. I have been away from blogging since my Dad was ill.
I love the spoons Jason carved! The family photos are so joyful and sweet.
Happy New Year and God Bless in the New Year.
Elizabeth
such a beautiful post and as always, your children are so precious....it is wonderful when i read how you treasure the moments you have been given with them.
ReplyDeleteyou wrote something that so spoke to me, i had to come by and let you know:
take it from someone who over-thinks practically every breathing moment of her existence (ahem)
keep it simple
such wise words, my friend.
blessings...♥
Thank you for these very wise words...it's a lovely reminder of how to live well :)
ReplyDeleteGreat advice. But I want to know where those pics were taken. Beautiful and I'd love to go there some day.
ReplyDeleteYet another beautiful, thought provoking post. But here is a question I have for you: Exactly how tall is your oldest daughter? She looks like she has legs that stretch to Heaven:)
ReplyDeleteAlice and Dorothy..those pictures were taken at Starved Rock Forest Preserve in Illinois - it's one of our very favorite places to go hiking - though the climbing isn't all that great...the rock is very sandy and not very good footholes
ReplyDeleteDebbie...she's getting to be very tall isn't she?? She's probably around 5'5" already is my guess...I'm 5'9 and I'm sure that she'll be at least that in a few years! (thank you for the compliment!!)
WOW...they are growing up sooooooooo fast and they are all so lovely!!!! Great photos...glad you came by today...shelves eh? well I tell you mine are just about my favorite spot in the house to decorate!!! Oh and of course my new coffee table!!! x0x0
ReplyDeletebeautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this sweet reminder...wise words dear one...just what I need to hear today...I tend to over-think as well.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet images. xoxoxo HUGS