Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
No New Year's Goals For Me
I could not have had a happier Christmas with my family. Our traditions seem to be heart-warming to us all and that makes me glad. How about you? I hope blessings were enjoyed by you as well during the holiday season.
As the new year rolled in I noticed being bombarded with media ads and articles about new years goals. In particular, for us women, it would seem that we all became obese during December! Plus we apparently have lost all sense of order in our homes. Alright already with constant ads and articles about dieting and home organization. Good grief!
It is great to set goals and achieve them. Improving my life is needed, welcome and necessary. But I am no longer interested in setting myself up for failure trying to reinvent my life every January. Instead, as inspirational dissatisfaction beckons for change, I give it my best shot. Sometimes this happens in April, sometimes in June, sometimes in September.
To end my little rant about not setting new years goals I forgot to mention that I did set one: being kind to myself...
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas Tree, Newlyweds And Prayer
Our newlyweds, Madison and Israel, were able to fly home to the south for six weeks from Rexburg, Idaho. They were with us, here in North Carolina, over Thanksgiving for the first three weeks. One of their many activities was decorating our Christmas tree. It seemed necessary for them to hug and kiss a few times during the process! I love Christmas and I love them so I felt happy to be a part of one of many "firsts" for them during this holiday season.
Our Christmas tree, newlyweds and an answer to prayer are among many warm memories being created this holiday season. I hope your Christmas is, likewise, filled with happiness and good cheer!
They are now with Madison's family in Georgia for the last three weeks to enjoy Christmas. I was missing my son since it is a "first" for me, to be without him during Christmas, now that he is married. We had talked briefly but hadn't had much time to really visit. I didn't feel that I should call too often.
Instead I shared with my Heavenly Father, in my morning prayer, that I longed to visit with Israel and to hear about all his great adventures with Madison's large, fun, faithful family. A couple hours later the phone rang and it was my son! He said he woke up and felt prompted to call me and take the time to have a good visit. I was so happy and recognized that my prayer had been answered.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Christmas Decorating For Small Spaces
Here are some great ideas from Better Homes and Garden for Christmas decorating in small spaces. At first glance I assumed these ideas were only for folks living in a tiny apartment. However, their fun and festive ideas work well for any size home looking to add some holiday flair.
The link below will take you directly to their site so you can view all twenty-five ideas. Enjoy!
25 Christmas Decorating Ideas For Small Spaces
Monday, November 21, 2011
Be Amazed-A Thanksgiving Thought
I really enjoy following a blog called 10 Steps To Finding Your Happy Place. The author, Galen Pearl, shares a program to help us develop habits to grow a joyful spirit.
The following is an excerpt from one of her posts called Be Amazed!
When I was in graduate school, one of my professors was visiting from Eastern Europe. He had an often unexpected way of using English. Once in class he instructed us to turn to a certain page “and be amazed!” I don’t remember what was on that page or if I was amazed, but I loved the instruction and it stayed with me. There is always something new to learn or simply to notice, and it is amazing.
Sometimes I use the instruction on myself. It’s a good reminder to look for and see the miracles that are happening all around me all the time. The sun came up this morning. Be amazed. Water came out of the shower head when I turned the handle. Be amazed. It was hot. Be amazed.
It’s okay to be amazed with ourselves. I made my bed this morning. Be amazed. I’m testing for my black belt in taekwondo this month. Be very amazed.
So let’s go forth today and be amazed, with ourselves and with the world around us. Have an amazing day!
Sometimes I use the instruction on myself. It’s a good reminder to look for and see the miracles that are happening all around me all the time. The sun came up this morning. Be amazed. Water came out of the shower head when I turned the handle. Be amazed. It was hot. Be amazed.
It’s okay to be amazed with ourselves. I made my bed this morning. Be amazed. I’m testing for my black belt in taekwondo this month. Be very amazed.
So let’s go forth today and be amazed, with ourselves and with the world around us. Have an amazing day!
During this Thanksgiving week I am going to pause and ponder about my amazing blessings. What are some of the amazing blessings you enjoy?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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