You can’t be everything to everybody. “We” cannot be everything to everybody.
We can be mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons and friends BUT there must be moments in the day when we are simply a man or a woman in a quiet little place where we can hear ourselves think and respond to the voice of God. No matter what we are facing, some days and some seasons are more challenging than others, but regardless, there is a moment in the day for “you,” for “me.” Take it, slow down, breathe deep, renew–the day will be waiting for you. And a with clarity you will be ready for the challenge again.
I have noticed at work that there are seasons when the load is heavier: like
(1) tax season which covers the winter and bleeds into the spring; and
(2) graduation time which leads right into summer break and now the children (at our boys home) are “in the house” everyday; and
(3) then there’s the back to school rush and kicking off the tutoring program which covers the end of the summer; and finally
(4) we enter the fall and the holiday season which may the most hectic time for us as we coordinate Thanksgiving and Christmas for 20+ boys representing 19 different families.
And if you look up, it’s a new year again, a new winter and a new tax season.
I say all that to make one little point: time is going to happen whether you enjoy it or not, whether you make room for you or not, whether you pay attention or not. Life doesn’t stop moving (for the most part). And if you throw in any little unexpected drama, death or heartache in the middle of an already full and hectic situation what’s left of you, if you don’t make room to breath?
Do something that you truly enjoy today. Plan it right now.
MizJAI . . . renewing her stamina for a long and bright future
