I really appreciated this post, Michele. I spend way more hours on the computer than I like, and it's not playing games or scrolling the net. Just so many people important to me to keep up with. Yet what I long for is more time to work around the house, cook and bake and make things as a service to others. I love how you put it: " these are all embodied tasks that keep me close to the people I love and close to the quiet life I so easily lose touch with when I’ve said “yes” to too many things." Thank you!
I find it surprising in this stage of my life that it’s better to focus on one thing at a time. And to think, I used to feel accomplished if I’d had a good multitasking day.
I can't can plum jam while doing much else or else I get burned. It's relaxing to my brain to only do one thing but it goes against the grain to do so. I'll pray for your retreat. That photo!
Debi just like you I have a closed fracture in my ankle also . It is so hard to accept others help when I am usually the care giver. Trying to do some yard work with a cane and my unstable foot. PRAYING we both find healing and looking for joy and being grateful each day.
I’m so ready to get busy. I broke my ankle on July 4th and today I will go back to the Dr. for my 6 week check-up. Oh how I miss “minding my own affairs” while my humble and kind husband is doing it all for me. I’m grateful for his help. My hands are fine to do the work, but my foot won’t let me get there.
Thank you for sharing these timely words. It is so easy to "get busy" doing so many things, even church things and end up doing things in your own strength and with attitudes far from pleasing to God.
I really appreciated this post, Michele. I spend way more hours on the computer than I like, and it's not playing games or scrolling the net. Just so many people important to me to keep up with. Yet what I long for is more time to work around the house, cook and bake and make things as a service to others. I love how you put it: " these are all embodied tasks that keep me close to the people I love and close to the quiet life I so easily lose touch with when I’ve said “yes” to too many things." Thank you!
I find it surprising in this stage of my life that it’s better to focus on one thing at a time. And to think, I used to feel accomplished if I’d had a good multitasking day.
There is a popular calypso song called - Drink Water and Mind My Business. This post embodies that sentiment and its a good thing.
I'm not sure what I'm doing but I'm minding after MY business without being too busy.
I can't can plum jam while doing much else or else I get burned. It's relaxing to my brain to only do one thing but it goes against the grain to do so. I'll pray for your retreat. That photo!
This week: 14 dozen cookies, two birthday cakes, and one cake for a party. Yes, I love having tasks that keep my hands busy!
Debi just like you I have a closed fracture in my ankle also . It is so hard to accept others help when I am usually the care giver. Trying to do some yard work with a cane and my unstable foot. PRAYING we both find healing and looking for joy and being grateful each day.
I’m so ready to get busy. I broke my ankle on July 4th and today I will go back to the Dr. for my 6 week check-up. Oh how I miss “minding my own affairs” while my humble and kind husband is doing it all for me. I’m grateful for his help. My hands are fine to do the work, but my foot won’t let me get there.
Those green beans look delicious too.
Thank you for sharing these timely words. It is so easy to "get busy" doing so many things, even church things and end up doing things in your own strength and with attitudes far from pleasing to God.