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The word of the day ... BALANCE


Today's homily by one of our priests (Fr. Bass) was so MEANINGFUL. It really spoke to me about the way I have been feeling lately. He talked about people who are on the go ALL THE TIME. For so many families today, that includes many. We want to include God and prayer in our days, but we occupy our time with so much, that finding that balance is so hard. There are also those who spend so much time in prayer that living out their faith is next to impossible.

It's all about finding that balance. For me it has been one of the most difficult things that I struggle with ... especially these last few years. I'm always feeling guilty about something ... not spending enough time with individual children, not listening enough, not doing enough of what I think I should be doing. Stretched, mentally exhausted, spread thin, overwhelmed ... great words to describe how I feel most days.

I love moments that I feel enlightened. Lately though, I must admit to having that experience quite often. It's just that I don't really take the time to ACT on those moments of clarity.

Life is busy.
Life can be chaotic.
Life IS wonderful.

Time to take action and really ponder how I want to live my days.
Yesterday I had a chance to do a little of that.
It was lovely ...


"Be the change you want to see in the world"
-Gandhi


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Kim H. said…
Look at you, HOT MAMMA!!! :)

Way to relax and enjoy your balance! :)
4:24 PM
Laura said…
If I ever do meet you and you want to go to the beach, my only condition will be that you put your towel 1000 yards from my so that I won't feel like a manatee next to you.
Be proud of your fit little self.
(Our priests basically gave us the same message and said you MUST take time to just be with family and friends with no agenda except to enjoy one another. And, he added that we should do the same with God.
Good stuff.
9:12 PM
Christine said…
You look very relaxed. Good for you!!!

Me I would have been swamped by now with 4 kids on me!
12:06 PM
Rob said…
I'm always feeling guilty about something ... not spending enough time with individual children, not listening enough, not doing enough of what I think I should be doing.

you forgot to add 'buying Crocs for my children'
1:57 PM
momto5minnies said…
Rob ... I'm hoping for some clearance reductions on those CROCS;)
4:11 PM
Unknown said…
That looks so relaxing!

Balance...what most everyone is searching for, I think.
9:17 PM
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