Last year, I resolved to find "Joy" in my life.
I believe I actually stayed committed to that resolution. You see, for many years, I saw my life through the eyes of others, and criticized myself for each and every little thing that was wrong. I didn't take time to see the joy in giving, or even in receiving. My poor husband spend 20 Christmases wondering if he would ever get it right. I am overflowed to say, this year, he and I celebrated what was (to me) the best Christmas ever! Did we have expensive gift giving, and lots of it? No, my friends, it was simple and forthright. I received a pair of pink 'pearl' stud earrings to wear with a necklace I love, but had nothing to compliment with. I received a computer pedestal so I can refocus on school, and you, my bloggy pals. This was what I wanted, and wow, did he do it right! But, as I look back over time, he has done it right for years, but I was too caught up in the 'perfection' not the "joy". Not anymore...
I believe I actually stayed committed to that resolution. You see, for many years, I saw my life through the eyes of others, and criticized myself for each and every little thing that was wrong. I didn't take time to see the joy in giving, or even in receiving. My poor husband spend 20 Christmases wondering if he would ever get it right. I am overflowed to say, this year, he and I celebrated what was (to me) the best Christmas ever! Did we have expensive gift giving, and lots of it? No, my friends, it was simple and forthright. I received a pair of pink 'pearl' stud earrings to wear with a necklace I love, but had nothing to compliment with. I received a computer pedestal so I can refocus on school, and you, my bloggy pals. This was what I wanted, and wow, did he do it right! But, as I look back over time, he has done it right for years, but I was too caught up in the 'perfection' not the "joy". Not anymore...
This year, I hope to focus on how to keep my life
"unmistakable"
or in easier terms, 'simple'. I want to gain in my heart, and understanding, that it is more than okay to be happy with the simple things in life. The joy is more fulfilling that way. :)
Maybe, just maybe, I will be around more, or maybe, I will be out making doughnuts on a snowy day. Better, yet, taking a walk with my girl, and taking in the wonderful world around me.
Keeping it simple, that is going to be my motto....
Blessings.
Maybe, just maybe, I will be around more, or maybe, I will be out making doughnuts on a snowy day. Better, yet, taking a walk with my girl, and taking in the wonderful world around me.
Keeping it simple, that is going to be my motto....
Blessings.
1 comment:
I love your word. I love you too!
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