Slow Down & Live in the Moment
I'm leading a ladies book study of my friend, Elaine Miller's book, We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can. We are on chapter four which is entitled, "Loosen Up!" The ladies and I talked about ways to be less uptight and more fun-loving.
I struggle with this. I am wound tighter than a top sometimes. I tend to allow myself to fly off the handle at very little things. Then my home becomes a war-zone, littered with the wounds that I inflicted on all around me. I'm not proud of it.
Generally when I'm anxious about something, I focus on that and beware the family member who interrupts me in the midst of my worrying.
Yet, I can worry myself right out of joy. Right out of happiness. Right out of living in the moment.
Ann Voskamp had a quote on her blog this morning (her blog, A Holy Experience is on my sidebar). She said, This is true in my life. I race through my day with break-neck speed and race right past the little moments that could bring me peace. I race past the joy. Race past the happy moments.
So today, I want to slow down. Breathe. Enjoy the moment.
I loved Ann's post yesterday. The pictures were so beautiful and peaceful. You have some great pictures too.
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Debbi
Hi, I just love this time of year, and love your blog too, sorry I have not been around much, trying to get back into the swing of blogging again, and visiting all my favorite blogs too. Have a great Saturday, and such a beautiful fall day here in Georgia. Hugs my friend.
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