Simple Christmastime

About this time of year things get wonderful and crazy busy.

Parties, cooking, cleaning, presents. Goodness for 31 days December holds so much activity. It can get overwhelming.

But I do enjoy this time of year. The lights, the nativities, seeing friends, and spending time with family. It's a great time to slow down your busy schedule and enjoy life.

Lately, my life has been kinda complicated. I've been struggling with emotions and what God would have me to do next year. Through tears, prayer, and searching the plan is coming together. God is good and He's very patient with me. We are getting through.

Now I'm looking forward to enjoying a simple Christmas with family. And enjoying lights, trees, fun food, and remember the simple reason of Christmas. Our God came down in human form.

Happy Holidays!

Can I Simply Think?

I’m prone to overthink things. I will dwell too much on things yet to be or on things outside of my control. I want to have everything straight in my mind.

But as I have started to live simply, I realize that one of the things that I have to do is think simply. Part of living simply is living in the moment. Enjoying the here and now. Plan for the future, yes. But don’t go overboard.

This one is hard for me. I’m still learning to do what is set before me and enjoy the here and now. But it is a beautiful journey. One that I look forward to continuing.

So it looks like I need to take a deep breath and enjoy this moment. And think simply about what is yet to be. 

Simple Plans

Only plan what you can do in a day. 

You only have so much physical, spiritual, and emotional energy to give in a day. 

Know your limitations and plan accordingly. 

Overworking won’t help anyone, namely you.  

Just do what you can and leave the rest to take care of itself.

Photo credit Mikayla H.