Ahhhh I can't tell you how much I related to this, Bethaney. Spinning my wheels, looking for rest and finding that my inner anxiety disturbs even quiet moments. But, you're right - acceptance of that, not frustration or shame, is where the growth comes...for me, anyway. And I'm 100% with you on just doing the normal things...when I've found myself reeling, unsettled, I try to focus energy toward the normal tasks - do some canning, fold laundry, whatever it is. And that lends a great deal of peace and calm. It's almost like praying with my body, and letting my mind and heart catch up.
Kristin, the phrase "praying with my body" took my breath away. Absolutely! Gosh, thank you for sharing your reflections on this. I hope this past week has been a bit more gentle with your inner world.
Sarah, thank you for sharing. What a powerful question, "What is the thing that I can do closest to home that can bring some order to this chaos?" I love this question because it doesn't ask us to *everything* and honors our limits. And I love hearing that you planted the garlic! What a gift.
Ahhhh I can't tell you how much I related to this, Bethaney. Spinning my wheels, looking for rest and finding that my inner anxiety disturbs even quiet moments. But, you're right - acceptance of that, not frustration or shame, is where the growth comes...for me, anyway. And I'm 100% with you on just doing the normal things...when I've found myself reeling, unsettled, I try to focus energy toward the normal tasks - do some canning, fold laundry, whatever it is. And that lends a great deal of peace and calm. It's almost like praying with my body, and letting my mind and heart catch up.
Kristin, the phrase "praying with my body" took my breath away. Absolutely! Gosh, thank you for sharing your reflections on this. I hope this past week has been a bit more gentle with your inner world.
Sarah, thank you for sharing. What a powerful question, "What is the thing that I can do closest to home that can bring some order to this chaos?" I love this question because it doesn't ask us to *everything* and honors our limits. And I love hearing that you planted the garlic! What a gift.