I've been racking my brain for something to blog about all week, but the truth is that life is pretty boring these days - and I'm grateful! In fact, it occurred to me while I was having my coffee this morning that a dull life is something that I prayed for and worked hard to get for years. I know that it's a tremendous relief for me to have some dull humdrum after five years of life kicking me in the butt pretty constantly. You know you've been through it when life is boring, and it's a source of tremendous gratitude!
The truth is that life really is made up mostly of the humdrum of everyday. Furthermore, I think most people crave simplicity and a boring routine despite the current "busy is cool" craze that's sweeping us. We may equate a hectic schedule with success, but the equation for joy and contentment is much simpler. I've said this to several people lately, and I'll say it again here: there's a beauty in the routine of everyday living, of going through your day with a focus on where you want your life to bear fruit, of working diligently and patiently toward your goals. The mountaintops may be what we remember, the valleys may be where we learn, but the majority of life is lived in the in-between days of steady work toward progress. I believe this is what they mean by finding joy on the journey.
I'll take it, enjoy it, and hope it can be all I dream it can be. And, of course, I'll keep calmly and happily working toward the goal in Christ toward future success and celebration while I enjoy where I'm at. It's nice when growing doesn't hurt, for a change.
That's all today. Take care, and have a great rest of the week.
Bye!
The truth is that life really is made up mostly of the humdrum of everyday. Furthermore, I think most people crave simplicity and a boring routine despite the current "busy is cool" craze that's sweeping us. We may equate a hectic schedule with success, but the equation for joy and contentment is much simpler. I've said this to several people lately, and I'll say it again here: there's a beauty in the routine of everyday living, of going through your day with a focus on where you want your life to bear fruit, of working diligently and patiently toward your goals. The mountaintops may be what we remember, the valleys may be where we learn, but the majority of life is lived in the in-between days of steady work toward progress. I believe this is what they mean by finding joy on the journey.
I'll take it, enjoy it, and hope it can be all I dream it can be. And, of course, I'll keep calmly and happily working toward the goal in Christ toward future success and celebration while I enjoy where I'm at. It's nice when growing doesn't hurt, for a change.
That's all today. Take care, and have a great rest of the week.
Bye!
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