After a long hiatus from blogging, I’m back. My goal was always to keep it up, but life, laundry and laziness has kept me away.
Over the past few months, many things have transpired and yet lots of things have stayed the same which I appreciate. But, God didn’t call us here to be comfortable and settled so I suspect that we will be jarred out of any comfort we have grown to appreciate soon enough. And, that’s okay.
To get you caught up, last August we bought the house we were renting for the first year and now have a list of about 30 DIY projects. A new flower bed in the front yard was a good start!
While digging and tilling and sweating in my front yard last Saturday, I found my center again. Sure, I neglected other cleaning projects and could have spent the day playing Candy Land with the kids, but I felt I needed some intense alone time accomplishing a clear task. That sense of completion fuels me. Connecting with nature and strategically placing plants, flowers and mulch felt like a grown-up craft project that I had not realized my soul was craving.
Selfishness was the message at church on Sunday. Figures. Clearly, I was selfish in my determination to plant a new flower bed on Saturday, but I also know that by doing things that feed my soul, I have more strength to serve those around me. And, selflessness is the cure for selfishness.
Writing fills me. It always has. Since I write all day for my job, I had convinced myself that I didn’t need to write for personal enjoyment. My hand written journal entries have all but stopped and my blog….well, just look at the date of my last post.
Seeking a balance between feeling fulfilled and giving every bit of energy to the people around me is a constant learning process. One that may take a life time to get right.
Either way, I’m determined to start writing again and maybe even plant a few more gardens before spring ends.
What fills you and gives you energy to serve others?
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