It has been a while since I have put my thoughts on paper and posted them. Time has a way of flying by us and we forget to stop, observe, and reflect. Blessings come, trials come, and our journey through life goes on. Who and what are we impacting along the way? What values do we stand for? Are we standing or hiding sheepishly in the background? Sometimes I find myself not intentionally hiding but getting too busy to really stand up for what is important. I also find myself “too busy” to focus on what is important in my life and the life of my family. We can get in the mantra of just making it through the day and getting to the right places at the right times. Do we ever stop to “look back” at the memories we are creating? We are making memories everyday – just not sure what they will look like in the rear view mirror.
I tell myself to slow down. I tell myself to stop and enjoy each day but it seems there is always something to rush off to or a deadline to meet. But in all of this busyness, there are moments to be cherished. Smile, laugh, say kind words, lift others up, and enjoy the moments on the journey! Life is good in so many ways and we get too bogged down by the frustrations and stress of the day to see all the good! A negative current is all around us trying to pull us under.
We need to adjust our sails when the challenges face us and keep floating. Calm waters will come and the sun will shine through.
“The Lord is my strength, my song, and my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him.” Exodus 15:2 TLB