For all of my life I've always
focused on excellence and high achievement. My obsession with goals,
objectives, benchmarks and outcomes guaranteed leadership positions at a young
age. The goals grew larger as did the expectations of my supervisors.
Everything was intense and the demands of marriage and parenting also required
me to achieve outstanding outcomes. The honor roll child, top fund raiser, PTO
meetings, field trips, and parent groups. Then came my commitment to church and
community. My life became this huge cycle of meetings, responsibilities,
commitments and accomplishments that never ended. My brain became a tickler
tracking dates and appointments. I thought I loved the packed calendar and
constant smart phone thumb typing. In reality I could not imagine my life any
other way. Until I got off of the merry-go-round I was oblivious to the
maddening pace I called my life. Today I get exhausted just thinking about how
much of life I was not living. Today I love my life because I feel my life. I
love my life because I am living my life. I love my life because I am living it
from the inside out. The external bells and whistles that determined my every
move have been silenced. Life is amazing!
It is so easy to get lost inside of our minds and believe things about ourselves that are untrue. Sometimes we have to step back and consult with the ultimate authority regarding our importance and significance to the Creator of the Universe. Psalm 139:1-18 O Lord , you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up.You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord . You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! I can never escape from your Spirit. I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength w
Thank GOD that the bells and whistles have been silenced!!! LIFE CERTAINLY IS AMAZING!!! It's a beautiful journey!!!
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