Ok I have another post today.. since the kids are both asleep, I can not edit, and dinner is already in the slow cooker, and I took a test yesterday so studying is off the list...
I am working on, an never ending journey.. being more centered. We'll call it that for all intensive purposes. I heard somewhere, probably church, that all you need to do is pray... that is where spirituality starts.
I find it so hard to be centered and in tune with what matters most in this world. By centered I mean filled with spirit, down to earth, perspective, quiet, simple, kind and patient. I am so utterly surrounded by competition and people and things trying to tear those around them down. The confusion and insecurity of the world is so contagious. I try so hard to not partake of things, shows, places, people, blogs, websites, etc.. that aren't uplifting, pure, trusting, or spark things in me that I may not be mature or confident enough to be exposed to. But I always fail. My center shifts and I get sucked into the ways of the world and the way it makes me feel or act.
But I always keep on trying. Start back at one. Re commit to finding that center again. List ways to not fall off the fence again and let my mind wander into things that don't matter. Competition, insecurities, expectations, lists, fear, stress. None of that matters.
What does matter is you, your family, doing whats best for them, trying to be better, being still, living simple, being smart, being kind, being a cheerleader for the people you love. Breathe. That is what I am trying to do day in and day out.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Deep Processing
Posted by Toni at 2:35 PM
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2 comments:
It is really easy to get sucked into the crazy stuff that is around us everyday! I too try to focus on the things that really matter--but it is tough!! I think you do a great job--you are awesome. All we can do is try our best everyday--don't you love that you can start everyday new?
It is easy to lose focus especially wihtout even knowing it - we have to actively pursue those things that keep us focused - that is why we attend 3 hours of church even if we can only sit through one! 6 more weeks til nursery and it's a good thing because I started to cry when I had to walk out of a lesson I really wanted to listen to in RS on sunday - i think I was just overly tired and I THINK you can relate as to your next post.
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