I tried to write this post six days ago and found that I really had no motivation. I have had a couple people in my life bring it up over the last week so I thought maybe now is the time.
My social media vacation is over, and like any vacation, I don’t really want it to end. What is so great about this vacation is that it doesn’t have to end; I can just keep on doing everything I am doing and not telling the whole internet about it. Mmmmmm. Bliss. Continue reading
I read a post on The Art of Simple a few days back about a book that is about to come out called “Finding Spiritual Whitespace,” and it got me to thinking… I could use some more whitespace in my life. I have so much that clamors for my attention all the time and it leaves me feeling sapped of mental and physical energy. I read a lot of different things about having and doing less in order to live more, and I really love the idea of that. However, sometimes it seems like there just really isn’t much more I can excise from my life.
Then it hit me: SOCIAL MEDIA. Continue reading
Today I find myself in the midst of a personal conflict. I am not going to share what or who the conflict involves, but I would like to share what I have learned. Well, of what I am reminded. This conflict has been on my mind and although I was hurt, I know that I could have avoided the hurt in a number of different ways. Conflict takes at least two so all the blame cannot be placed on someone else. I got to thinking about some Scripture that I had bookmarked in my Bible app and wanted to review it and copy it into a little journal for better access. This was today’s Verse of the Day:
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Well, if that don’t beat all. I am certainly in a period of rebuking and correcting because my actions have not been in-line with the principles that I hold dear. What I should have kept in mind is:
Borrowed from freedsomfightersblog.com
I just came across an article today that put my hackles up, so to speak. I am just returning to the Christian faith after about a decade of exploring a Celtic pagan path, and so I likely have less traditional views than many Christians, but I do get upset when people are attacked for how they choose to worship or celebrate. Continue reading
Borrowed from andshelaughs.wordpress.com
For those of you who have been keeping up with the craziness of my life, you know that shit has been TOUGH. Incredibly tough, but there has been so many people to help our little family survive. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to keep our family together and functioning and have, naturally, neglected certain aspects of my life. Namely, my own self-care and my relationship with my husband. We all know that both of those aspects our lives are vitally important, but, just as true, we let them play second fiddle to our children and their needs far too often. As life has been settling down, I have been better able to recognize areas of my life that are suffering and try to address them. This is easier said than done. However, I was inspired to write about this after hearing Blake Shelton’s song, “God Gave Me You.” Continue reading
I recently took part in the postcard exchange hosted by Meghan over at Máthair Fiona. Look at the gorgeous postcard she sent! Don’t you love the colours and the details? This is a great addition to my postcard collection for geography lessons 🙂
Thank you Meghan!
One of my favourite posts by Meghan is How to say “I Love You” on Father’s Day – such a sweet tribute to the man in her life. She’s also spot on in her post in mummy guilt. Hands up to those who identify with her? And how about getting some organization back into your life? Do go check out her blog now! 🙂
The postcard exchange is still ongoing, so if you like to receive stuff other than bills in your mailbox, do check out the details at Meghan’s blog.
Any other mums taking part in the postcard exchange?
More from our ever-growing postcard exchange! Feel free to join in anytime!
Another postcard from my fabulous postcard exchange has rocked on into my life. Hooray! I love these babies.
This one is from Meghan over at Mathair Fiona. Meghan lives in the state of Oregon in the US of A. I have actually been to Oregon before, back in 1999
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Kingscliff, Australia
Today, I am sharing with you the postcard that was sent to me from Kingscliff, Australia by Mummy Flying Solo. She tells me that this is her favorite place to have lived after having lived in many different places. I can get on board with that, as she lives on beautiful coastline. I imagine that her coastal experience is quite different from mine in Oregon, but being near the ocean is just good for the soul. Continue reading
At long last! This is the very first featured postcard for my postcard exchange and it hails from Atlanta, Georgia, USA from none other than our illustrious Atlantamomofthree. I’m very excited to share her postcard here because she is the brains behind the whole postcard exchange operation. I began this exchange based off of hers, so please go and check out the original post that spurred me on and maybe join in! Continue reading
I have not forgotten about anyone. We have been in and out of doctors appointments for the last two weeks dealing with an ear infection that eventually devolved into strep throat for my dear little 2 year old. Needless to say, I have basically been making it through with survival instinct.
I will get postcards off as soon as I can!
Best, Meghan
Máthair Fiona 