Too many balls in the air.
Monday morning, following a restless night filled with
thoughts of a myriad of responsibilities of things needing done this week. Some
of the things are absolutes. Tax forms. Financial planning for my mother.
(AARGH to both of those!) Meetings, appointments, a writing assignment.
Babysitting!
(Yippee!)
Entwined within those I choose to do some things that revive
my spirit and give me life. Spending time with God. Top of the list – not because
it’s a duty but because it keeps things in perspective and reminds me of who I
am in Christ. Meeting a friend to swim – not my favourite sport, I have to
admit, but good to keep moving and also to engage with friends.
My life often looks like tangled trunks – today it feels
like tangled trunks. Important to take time to prune so that the things I do
receive the attention and nurture they need to grow straight and strong. I
think I need to retreat and rest, prune and be revived.
I was never much good at juggling.
