The Frustration of Now

I often look at my children and wonder, "what on earth will become of these people?" Like any mother, I want my children to have the best in education, career, spouse, and life in general. My desires for them to have the best often causes frustration in what they appear to be now. I get lost in the nonchalant attitudes, muffled responses, and careless upkeep of me and my husband's space that we allow them to call "their" rooms! I get so engulfed with who I want them to become, that I don't enjoy who they are right now. See, it's easy to fuss and complain about what's not done, but I'm challenging myself to compliment them on what is. Whew, this is going to be a tough one, but how else will they become all God wants them to be unless I speak it?
Would you like to go on this journey with me?

It's the Simple Things

Sometimes life gets so chaotic and busy that we forget to enjoy the simple things in it. As you get consumed with the stuff that doesn't even matter at the end of the day, here are a few tips that I hope will help you to keep it simple:

• A simple smile has the ability to create an atmosphere of kindness
• Taking a deep breath sometimes offers just what's needed in the middle of an anxious moment
• Take a look at a photo(s) of someone or people you love or care about
• Close the door and just 'be' (silence is a powerful tool)
• Take a walk to appreciate the mobility and 5 senses you've been gifted with

There's a lot to complain about, but there's more to be thankful about! Keeping it simple lessens the stress and increases your sense of enjoyment and gratefulness for life.