Did you know that up to 70% of people live in a state of worry. Meaning that their brains worry about what might happen vs what is going to happen.
Busy... Its usually your answer when people ask you how you are doing. I know it is ours. I feel we wear busyness like a badge. It has become our identity.
Haven't seen someone in a while and you start a conversation and that seems to be the only thing you talk about, is how busy you are. One kid is doing this, another in that, dad is always up to something, mom is running around trying to keep up with it all.
We are busy, its the way of life. If you don't answer the question with busy then what are you even doing all day?
Busy....it has become a badge we wear proudly. They say ask a busy person to get some thing done for you and they will.
Is this truly what we want for our lives? This past March we were all told to slow down, having to cancel plans with people, having to cancel sports and school. Was it a good slow down for us, yes.
You can be busy all week long, but please make sure to take one day to rest. To rest and recharge. Our bodies need it.
Last night was the first time I have watched the local news in way more than a year. I listened for about 5 mins, and was reminded why I stopped.
There is so much goodness out there in the world. Why are we only focused on the bad... why??
People ask why/how I can be so positive all the time. First let me tell you I am not perfect, and I do get caught in my negative thoughts much more than I would like.
BUT... I started with turning off the news media.... even long before this crazy unforeseen year hit.
I opened my bible more.
I started self care.
I started reading inspirational books.
I starting soaking up wisdom from others who were a positive influence in my life.
Spoiler alert: You have the choice to follow who you would like on social media, the news etc... If the people you are following/listening to have a negative impact on your mind and thoughts you can hit that unfollow button at anytime. -yes I promise it's that easy
AND
I stopped comparing my life to others.
Have I changed. Yep
Dang Happy about it too!
"Look at that little red flower growing there all alone with no one to love it". said my 9yr old daughter
This brought up a phrase that I have heard so many times, "grow where you are planted"
So we chatted about that phrase and feel its something we should live by.
Maybe you feel stuck, or unhappy.
Get back to a good mentality by being a positive force in your day to day activites.
We often times overlook the opportunities we have right in front of us.
Appreciate the changes and set backs.
Be grateful to be able to grow even if its not ideal.
Learn from those things and move foward,
Make the most of each day.
Reach those goals, make those connections, and grow those roots.
Grow where you are planted
Do you ever feel like the days just slip by. Another day, another week, another year down.
Our oldest daughter is 9 and she is officially half way done living under our roof.
What is it we want them to learn as children? What is the "End Goal" for their childhood? Questions I ponder with myself quite often, almost daily actually.
What am I teaching them by my actions alone? Somedays I cringe when listen in on them playing house or with their toys and I hear them talking among themselves and totally hear myself in their words.. and then think to myself, wow do I really say that?? I will them find myself going back to the drawing board and learning how to say my words differently. Simply being conscious of what I say to them. I am no expert, but I also know its takes a lot to think about your thoughts before you say them.
What I do know is their childhood is happening now. Ultimately I want them to know God, kindness, empathy and Love for others.
I will not get caught up in the what-ifs, or the I wish I would've. Instead I will do the things, being conscious of my thoughts and words daily. Personally seeking wisdom, and faith. I will read them the stories and snuggle them while I can, because once their childhood is gone you will never get it back.
