Just the other day, as I sat quietly on the bridge, staring out over the water, I learned that it is time to retire the cape. One of the things I had been "pretending I not to know" is that I cannot do it all. Not only can I not do it all, but I can't even keep the current schedule. Superwoman, I am not. I need to pare it down a bit.
I've been thinking about this for a long time, actually. But thoughts and actions are two entirely different things. Apparently the fire behind me is hotter than the fire in front of me, because, I am now walking. I have started to cross things off of my calendar.
I want to live intentionally. I want to cherish the moments. I want to come home and not collapse and say "I cannot do one more thing!", while there are dishes calling from the sink. I want to do things because I WANT to do things - and I want the things I do to have a purpose or value in my life.
I want out of the rat race. Little by little, I am making steps in that direction.
The thing that is amazing to me. Thus far, I haven't really done that much, but I already feel more rested and more relaxed. There is some peace in knowing I have an evening at home; that we're not rushing off somewhere else. I feel like I have a little more breathing room. And a little more quiet time with God.
I am prayerfully considering it and listening for His direction in what else shall go... and I will wait for confirmation before I willingly volunteer for or accept any other commitments!
I can breathe! YES!!
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"When the fire in front of me is hotter than the fire in front of me, I will walk"
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