Have you ever had the sensation that you're being pulled in one direction by a force stronger than yourself, but you're compelled to push against it. Almost like when you ride the Tilt-A-Whirl at a Carnival, you're spinning and pulled to the outside of the spin, but you are trying to stay in your seat pushing against the centrifugal force.
This is how I live my life. So many times I push against the thing that I should be letting pull me. I fight, I rebel, I push. The thing is that centrifugal force is irresistible, you must eventually yield to it if you're going to enjoy the ride. I know this in my head. I know that if I yielded sooner I would enjoy more of the ride. And still I push against the pull.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Creativity...
What creativity really is...I've just been mulling this over in my mind, and wondering why I have no energy lately to create.
The dictionary definition of creativity is:
-noun
1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the process by which one utilizes creative ability
I strive to be a diligent wife/mother/keeper-of-my-home and sometimes this means there is no mental energy left for me to pursue more personally gratifying endeavors. That is not to say that I don't derive a great deal of satisfaction from doing the aforementioned things well. It does, however, mean that there are days when I do not even begin to do those things that feel 'creative' to me.
As I was pondering these things I was struck with the idea that perhaps my view of creativity was too narrow. Maybe instead of being so focused on the tangible physical aspects of creativity, and therefore causing discontentment ro rear its ugly head, I ought to realize that creativity is also a part of how we approach the more intangible goals before us.
The reality is that each day my creativity, in my current phase of life, is more focused on raising my daughter to achieve her fullest potential. On loving my husband in such a way that he is genuinely built up and encouraged, and in creating a thoroughly peaceful atmosphere in my home through organization and love. In short my creativity is focused on being a reflection of Christ in my day-to-day living.
It is no wonder then that I don't often have the energy to create a collection of paintings, a sculpture, or some pillows. The reality is not that I don't have the energy to create but that my creativity is being expended in an even higher calling. I am focused on a deeper and more lasting end result, I strive for something of eternal value.
For it is not I who lives but Christ living in me, through me... I press on toward the prize, which is the high calling of God in Christ Jeaus.
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The dictionary definition of creativity is:
-noun
1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the process by which one utilizes creative ability
I strive to be a diligent wife/mother/keeper-of-my-home and sometimes this means there is no mental energy left for me to pursue more personally gratifying endeavors. That is not to say that I don't derive a great deal of satisfaction from doing the aforementioned things well. It does, however, mean that there are days when I do not even begin to do those things that feel 'creative' to me.
As I was pondering these things I was struck with the idea that perhaps my view of creativity was too narrow. Maybe instead of being so focused on the tangible physical aspects of creativity, and therefore causing discontentment ro rear its ugly head, I ought to realize that creativity is also a part of how we approach the more intangible goals before us.
The reality is that each day my creativity, in my current phase of life, is more focused on raising my daughter to achieve her fullest potential. On loving my husband in such a way that he is genuinely built up and encouraged, and in creating a thoroughly peaceful atmosphere in my home through organization and love. In short my creativity is focused on being a reflection of Christ in my day-to-day living.
It is no wonder then that I don't often have the energy to create a collection of paintings, a sculpture, or some pillows. The reality is not that I don't have the energy to create but that my creativity is being expended in an even higher calling. I am focused on a deeper and more lasting end result, I strive for something of eternal value.
For it is not I who lives but Christ living in me, through me... I press on toward the prize, which is the high calling of God in Christ Jeaus.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Encouragement
en·cour·age
-verb
1. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
2. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.
3. to promote, advance, or foster.
Heb 10:24 - and let us consider how to provoke (spur on) one another to love and good works
-verb
1. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.
2. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.
3. to promote, advance, or foster.
Heb 10:24 - and let us consider how to provoke (spur on) one another to love and good works
Monday, March 1, 2010
Organization...
- noun
1. the act or process of organizing
2. the state or manner of being organized
This is the goal, ultimately. For now I'm just disorganized:
- adjective
1. functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated
2. careless, or undisciplined; sloppy
To address this obvious disparity (I mean, who wants to be referred to as "uncoordinated, and sloppy"?) I am making some systematic changes to my life.
A small book with the recipes of meals we eat often. Enough for 31 days (think 24-hour photo book with 5x7 recipe cards in it). This solves the "what are we eating tonight?" problem. As well as the "what am I shopping for?" problem.
A "desk organizer" with a slot for bills, outgoing letters, pens, and miscellaneous (i.e. sticky notes, paper clips, thumb tacks, etc.). This solves the "where are the bills I was supposed to pay yesterday?" problem. It should also help with the "I wish we had an office" problem.
A small file box for any ongoing projects that we have (such as my editing, Jake's invoices, any job related receipts etc). This should help us solve the "why are there always piles of paper on the table?" problem.
Its a tall order when you consider that this is only one part of all that needs to be done. However, I've come to the conclusion that in order for our "castles in the sky" dreams, and hopes to be fulfilled we are going to have to buckle down, get organized, and dig into the "daily grind" of reality. Its a tough job but nobody else is going to do this for us. Being organized is going to be a major stepping stone to acheiving our future. So here goes...
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24
Saturday, October 10, 2009
I knit...
Okay so knitting is not on anyone's list of truly cool past-times, but I like it because it gives me time to think and feel productive at the same time. Plus it's helpful when you want to make your daughter a cute hat... at least I thought it would be, however that would take skill as well as time and, well, apparently I just don't have the skill.
If she had a little blue shirt and yellow pants she could work for travelocity as the gnome's body double, seriously the little red hat stands up off of her head and is about three times too big for her. I was going for the adorable too long stocking hat look, and ended up with an elf.
Hat number 2 (I failed so miserably the first time I figured it couldn't get any worse) looks like it was made as part of an Easter costume, for the rainbow colored Bunny... don't have pictures yet, but I will and I just might post them here because it seems that regardless of how I attempt to sabotage her my little darling is adorable anyway!
Update: to add insult to injury my mom came over and whipped up this darling little topper in just a couple of hours... as you can see she is definitely able to pull off any look!
If she had a little blue shirt and yellow pants she could work for travelocity as the gnome's body double, seriously the little red hat stands up off of her head and is about three times too big for her. I was going for the adorable too long stocking hat look, and ended up with an elf.
Hat number 2 (I failed so miserably the first time I figured it couldn't get any worse) looks like it was made as part of an Easter costume, for the rainbow colored Bunny... don't have pictures yet, but I will and I just might post them here because it seems that regardless of how I attempt to sabotage her my little darling is adorable anyway!
Update: to add insult to injury my mom came over and whipped up this darling little topper in just a couple of hours... as you can see she is definitely able to pull off any look!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Lady Bug
****WARNING*********************************
THIS IS A SENTIMENTALITY ALERT, BE ADVISED THAT READING THIS POST COULD LEAD TO A SLIGHT SUGAR HIGH
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My little girl will be three months old this week
I think I might be obsessed with her
I spend lots of time looking at her, and praying for her
In the last three months life has altered
Things that used to be priorities are no longer
Instead of spending time on the internet
I sit and watch her face, and play with her hands
Rather than talking to my friends (so sorry to all)
I sit on the couch and talk to my girl
I don't care as much about hair/make-up/clothes
I have found a new standard of beauty
She changes daily and I revel in her continued growth
She smiles and reaches for things I'm amazed at how independent she has already become
Each day with her is a gift and I'm so grateful for it
THIS IS A SENTIMENTALITY ALERT, BE ADVISED THAT READING THIS POST COULD LEAD TO A SLIGHT SUGAR HIGH
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My little girl will be three months old this week
I think I might be obsessed with her
I spend lots of time looking at her, and praying for her
In the last three months life has altered
Things that used to be priorities are no longer
Instead of spending time on the internet
I sit and watch her face, and play with her hands
Rather than talking to my friends (so sorry to all)
I sit on the couch and talk to my girl
I don't care as much about hair/make-up/clothes
I have found a new standard of beauty
She changes daily and I revel in her continued growth
She smiles and reaches for things I'm amazed at how independent she has already become
Each day with her is a gift and I'm so grateful for it
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