Things To Do

I had a week off from work. I didn’t write in my journal, blog or read very much of anything. I did chores, tasks and prepared for my book fair. I felt gloomy and out of sync. I didn’t listen to music or play outside at all. I had a bad attitude towards pretty much everything. I was impatient and selfish. I complained about sleeping in and having to walk the dogs. I was a little brat.

I lost sight of the big picture. I did stuff that I needed to get done, but I made it more difficult. I worried about everything. I stressed over ridiculous, minuscule things! I was wrapped up in to-do lists and stringent schedules.

I want to be responsible, but I don’t want tasks to take over my life. I don’t want to be so busy getting stuff done that I miss out on more important things. I don’t want to be so driven that I put up blinders to block everything else from view. I want to do the little things right, but I don’t want to be fanatical.

When I think about what's important, I think of people. I think of my husband, family, friends, neighbors and strangers alike. I want Josh to know that he’s the best part of my life. I want him to know the true depth and breadth of my love. I want my family to know that their love and support has given me wings. I want them to know that they are my kindred spirits for life!

I want my friends to know how beautiful and talented they are as individuals. I want them to know that the dark seasons they live through will make them stronger and more determined than before. I want them to know that I love them and desperately want them to succeed in this life.

I want you to know that you are unique and valuable. I want you to know that your life is important and that you can truly impact this world!

I want to be encouraging and creative, not stressed and busy with a life not worth living. My mindset has to change. My attitude has to change. When those things change, the things to-do will be just that...things to do.