I've had a big challenge with my blog: it isn't as fun and inspiring to post without pictures! I've queried Google about the problem, but as of yet, no response. So I am recycling some older posts' photos to wake up my brain!I asked Sunday what you do to calm your racing thoughts when you find yourself caught up in the thick of thin things. One thing I do is to find a quiet place that invokes a sense of peace and serenity. This is one such place: the swings in my son's beautiful backyard. My own backyard in the spring and summer is also lovely; listening to the fountain and watching the humming birds and butterflies in the bird bath and hollyhocks.
In the winter, it's often sitting beside my wood-burning stove, watching the flames, and feeling the warmth. It's sometimes harder in winter to feel that joy that sneaks upon your shoulders like a butterfly. It's often grey and cold and cloudy. Then I have to warm my spirit with a good book, good music, or an uplifting video. Talking to friends on the phone or via Facebook or email are other ways I lift my spirits this time of year.
Finally, I find that having something to do each morning when I wake up is an important incentive for a good day. There is nothing worse, longer, or more boring than a day in which I have no reason to get out of bed! Right now, I am preparing my home for my sister who will be moving in with me next month. I get up each day, have scriptures, prayer, check cyberspace, then my to-do list, and off I go to a great day. It may not be the serenity of hummingbirds and butterflies, but it will do until spring!
Text copyright Gebara Education January 2013
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