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A little encouragement:
Some days are hard.
You might feel the tension of wanting to get past a certain obstacle, once-and-for-all.
You might feel like you just don’t have the energy.
You might feel like you’re.just.done.
You keep pressing forward, and put one foot in front of the other.
Then, the tides turn.
You realize that the things you have prayed, wished, hoped, and longed for- they are beginning to unfold.
All the things that didn’t make sense before are beginning to make sense, now.
Y’all know that I’m BIG on sharing what I’m going through in the hopes that it helps someone. That if someone else relates, or gets hope from it- than it’s important to share!
Today, I realized, that so many things I’ve prayed for over the last 10 years have begun to come to tuition- even if they didn’t look the way I intended- or according to my plan.
Today, I want to encourage you- if you are there, in the deep of it all.
If you can barely see what’s ahead of you.
If you are barely surviving- and holding on. . . Keep on keeping on.
Keep fighting.
Keep pushing forward- because- if you pursue the things that are on your heart.
Man, things will look different.
I can promise you the timeline. That’ll look different for each and every person. It’ll depend on how much of the work you put in- but, man. . .
Where you see darkness, now- you’ll see the light and beauty, later!
Keep holding on! Keep fighting. Keep making changes!
Progress
Today, progress looks like my kids playing bookstore!
They set up stations: a bookstore and a restaurants.
Now, they are taking turns visiting each establishment.
Free/pretend play is so important for kids to explore their creativity. To explore social interactions. To understand the world around them.
Last week, we started limiting technology time.
Since the pandemic began, we’ve been in transition after transition both physically (which is to be expected when you travel full-time), and in regards to finding employment opportunities that help us live this lifestyle. During this time, we have relied a little more on technology than we would have normally.
Sometimes, we have periods of more technology than other times. I’m learning to accept that’s ok! However, it’s important to notice when technology is interrupting healthy day-to-day functioning!
So, when the kids were throwing fits and having meltdowns, we knew it was time to adjust our schedule, and re-focus them on how to handle situations.
Today is a small victory! Our house feels peaceful, once again- as my kids are exploring free/pretend play, while getting along, and treating each other with kindness!
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Dear America
Today, I was watching the news, and the anchor was covering a clip where passengers on planes are more unruly now, than over a span of 4 years from 2016-2019.
The flight attendants are taking self-defense classes, because the people of America can’t get their feelings in check.
Side note: Don’t get me wrong- I know I’ve had my fair share of grumpy moments with strangers. We are all human, and are going to make mistakes.
Customers are completely rude to workers in restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, etc.
Employers don’t treat their employees with respect. They put themselves and money, before the needs of the people earning them that money.
But, America. . . it’s time for us to wake up. When are we going to see what’s right in front of our faces? When are we going to say “Enough! It’s time to come together!”
I know I don’t have all the answers, here. . .
But, We have a lot of work to do!
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There’s just something peaceful about being near a body of water!
Dear America, It’s time.
This has been weighing heavily on my heart.
My goal in writing this, is not to diminish any one side’s voice.
Rather, to bring to the table that there is a time and a season for everything.
I feel like I’m pretty middle of the road- and even so, I know I’m still at fault, at times.
I’ve spent the better part of the past year trying my best to listen, and I still felt like there were times my voice wasn’t heard.
On one end, I’m tired of being a punching bag, on other, I need to stop throwing the punches, on the other, it’s time I make amends, and use my voice to help build bridges.
The point of this is, cycles happen- and they don’t break until there is change.
And, there needs to be more people standing up in the gap, building bridges to make change.
This is not to say that this is necessarily “your time” for any specific area- rather, whatever you are ready for, and on your time table- I’ll hope that you’ll remember and be open to what changes you are personally ready to take.
Politics aside, this is not to say don’t stand up for what you believe in.
Rather, stand up for what you believe in and be loving to your neighbor. Hear when you have wronged others, and when you’re ready- because we are all on different time tables- break the cycle.
We all have a responsibility to the parts we play in our circles, in our society, and in the world.
In different aspects of our lives, we may be in different parts of the cycle. We may be breaking cycles in one area, and still needing a lot of work in another. And in some- man, do we really need to just stop talking, and start listening and doing!
If I’m way off base, or you feel like any part of this was hurtful- please feel free to open up to conversation with me!
My goal is to keep a space that allows for honest, open communication that works towards coming together.
Growth in life
I’ve been contemplating lately on change and growth, and I have to keep reminding myself. . . So, naturally, I felt led to share.
Growth in your life, no matter the area, requires a few things:
* Getting out of your own way
* Overcoming obstacles
* Setting goals, yet being flexible on the time line- it’s also important to remember that it’s ok to set a goal down, and pick it back up later!
* Being honest with yourself
Growth takes change, and if you’re not ready to change- you’re not ready to grow.
So, if you’re feeling “stuck” in a certain area of your life- you might ask yourself a question!
Am I ok with staying where I’m at?! Or, do I want to do the work to change what is no longer benefiting me?!
For me, I know it’s time to start doing the work on some things I’ve been avoiding. Know that if you’re there, too- you’ve got this. It’ll be hard, but it’ll be worth it!
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