I'm amazed by the difference some small or seemingly insignificant choices can make. For example, pulling myself together for the day rather than defaulting to sweats and slippers. Sitting down for five minutes with a cup of cocoa and looking out the window instead of focusing on the mess of toys/books/etc at my feet. Napping during quiet time and setting aside the twenty things I think I should accomplish with those free minutes. Taking two seconds early in the day to decide what's for dinner. Calling a friend rather than sending a text. Running. I'd love to say spending time with the Lord, but that's often beyond my mushy brain's power, at least in any kind of significant way.
Living thoughtfully seems to involve being aware first. Obviously. I can't consider someone or something if I haven't observed and paid attention. And awareness is impossible if I'm focused on myself. When I feel weary, it's easy to turn inward but that quickly becomes living selfishly. So for today, when I am tired, my small choice that I hope will make a difference is looking outward and simply observing...
- Vic looks far too handsome in blue.
- Grace can do so many things by herself now.
- Miles is snuggly when he has a cold.
- Our enameled cast iron dutch oven makes me smile.
- The yard is green and hasn't had to be mowed in months.
- The dining room table is the one spot in the house that actually stays clear and clean.
- It's really chilly in the house today and I'm the only one wearing a sweater.
- The "Grandmom & Grandad are coming" paper chain is getting shorter.
- I need a nap.
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