I find it hard at times to enjoy all that my life entails. Life is generally good, but there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get things done.
When I’m doing the dishes, I find myself resenting the chores because I need to be spending more time with my kids. When I’m with my kids, I get anxious about the dishes and dirt growing by leaps and bounds in the house.
When I’m writing, I resent the interruptions of homeschooling and when I’m homeschooling, I get frustrated about the errands that need to be done.
A friend of mine says she actually enjoys doing the dishes. That’s hard for me to imagine. But I know the constant resentment is not good. Resentment is not love. It is not living life outside the box.
A few weeks ago a realization dawned on me. I was in the middle of kitchen duties and happened to be enjoying the time. I realized that I was completely there in the moment. I was not worried about anything else on my to-do list.
If I can learn to be HERE in mind and heart as well as physically no matter what is in front of me. Totally present in the moment. Perhaps I can enjoy washing the dishes (and everything else in my life), too. And love my family in the process. That will glorify God.
Wonderful insight! I can so relate. Just caught up on all your posts, and am so impressed. Keep them coming! Looking forward to this weekend…Stacia B