Self-Care Saturdays ~ Get Still

 

    This morning I thought about how my mom would always tell us to get still when we were little. We were busy little people. I can only imagine that my mom wanted us still so that she could have a moment of peace. 

    Often we want people to get still. What happens when we get still ourselves?

    Here lately my mind has been racing with all of the things going on in my life, in our country and ideas that I need to get out on paper. One evening I went for a walk and I came back and sat on my porch. As I sat there I thought maybe I should get my laptop or maybe I should finish the book that I'm reading and God said, "Just sit still. Do nothing." I looked out from my porch and I saw the trees swaying in the wind, the beauty of the sun going down and children riding their bikes up and down the street. 

    I sat still and realized that more often I need to say to myself, "Get still. Do nothing." Even if for a moment.

    As you go about your day, take moments to be still, to calm your mind.  Listen to what God wants to tell you, listen to the wind blowing, listen to the laughter of those that you love and in that moment, just be. 

    Be well. Be blessed. Be encouraged. All things are working together for your good. 

Self-Care Saturdays ~ Get Still

This morning I thought about how my mom would always tell us to get still when we were little. We were busy little people. I can only imagine that my mom wanted us still so that she could have a moment of peace. 

Often we want people to get still. What happens when we get still ourselves?

Here lately my mind has been racing with all of the things going on in my life, in our country and ideas that I need to get out on paper. One evening I went for a walk and I came back and sat on my porch. As I sat there I thought maybe I should get my laptop or maybe I should finish the book that I'm reading and God said, "Just sit still. Do nothing." I looked out from my porch and I saw the trees swaying in the wind, the beauty of the sun going down and children riding their bikes up and down the street. 

I sat still and realized that more often I need to say to myself, "Get still. Do nothing." Even if for a moment.

As you go about your day, take moments to be still, to calm your mind.  Listen to what God wants to tell you, listen to the wind blowing, listen to the laughter of those that you love and in that moment, just be. 

Be well. Be blessed. Be encouraged. All things are working together for your good. 

Mindful Mondays

I can definitely see why practicing mindfulness was introduced in my life years ago because I honestly really need it right now. Just sitting being present and still has helped me to focus on those things that are truly important. 

It's so important to stay in touch with those people who support and root for you. People are  going through life with so many hurts and decisions to make and add the pandemic to it and it could all be too much to carry and to sift through. 

What has helped me the most is to pray and meditate. There is so much value to sitting in silence, with just you and God.  Take a moment for yourself to just breathe and to have a little talk with Jesus. Also be mindful of the things that matter to you. Don't overwhelm yourself with things and people that don't overwhelm themselves with you.  Protect your peace. 

Today I was mindful of the things and people that matter the most in my life. 

1. Myself

2. My family and friends.

3. And yes, I minded my own business.