When I was a kid, I
hated the post-holiday season. It was as
if there was all of this hype that led up to one special day, December 25, and just
like that it was gone as soon as my head hit the pillow Christmas night. Like a
needle pinning a balloon, the day quickly disappeared, and with it the
excitement and nostalgia of the season.
And so this
January, I’m reveling in the slow. I’m
seeking out the simple and sublime. Because
the past few months, I have felt a little tattered and worn. More than just the usual tired from holiday
festivities and events, but tired and worn from life events.
As 2016 came to a
close, I was feeling beat down, and I knew that every part of me,
mind-body-soul, needed to take a step back for a time of rest and
reflection. Not the easiest thing to do for
a mama of three little ones, but a necessary thing for me to do to be the best
mama I can be for my babies.
Can I tell you that
it has only been nine days, but I’m already feeling better. Feeling a little more energized. Feeling a little more joyful. Because on occasion, simple brings joy.
Choosing slow and simple allows my mind to focus on what is important, and my body to
do what is important.
This week I have
said no to running errands with the
kids, and yes to pajama days with the kids.
I have said not now to household chores, and yes to play time with my
boys. I have said no to cooking big
meals all week, and yes to eating simple, healthy meals. I have said no to some social outings, and
yes to alone time. I have said no to my group
Bible studies, and yes to solo studies.
Is there anything
wrong with the above list? Nope. In fact, I don’t really recommend never
leaving the house, staying in pajamas and becoming a hermit. That’s actually a great way to become
depressed. We were designed to need people and to need a sense of community. However, the introverted part of me needed a
recharge, and I find that January is a perfect time to recharge.
January will come
and go, and my calendar and commitments will fill up. But I hope in 2017, I don’t allow myself to
get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of day to day living, that I overlook
the joy found in the simple.
This year, I want
to DO less each day.
I want to read
more, write more and play more.
To enjoy more. To enjoy my kids more!
To live in the
moment more.
To stop and see
gratitude in the little things.
While slow-paced is
not who I am, this year I want to slow down enough to see the joy in the simple
moments, without having to seek those moments out.
This year, I want
slow and simple. How about you?
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