Precious Things

I "started" this blog last October as an anchor/reminder/journal for me as I work daily to be present and live the life I love. So here I am 7 months and several transitions later (new job, new home, a very two year old son) and I realized I haven't made use of this tool at all since then.

I recently posted the following as my FB status and received fantastic comments in response:

I want to be the type of person who consistently sends thank you notes, birthday and holiday greetings and has framed photos from my wedding hanging on at least one wall in my house. I want to exercise at least 200 minutes a week and eat a lot more vegetables. I want to spend more time with friends and family less time with technological devices. I WILL be devoting this weekend to figuring out how to make this happen

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My favorite response was from a friend that I have known since Jr. High School and I have always admired what she has and continues to accomplish in her life:

In my opinion...you just have to make the time. I know that sounds easy...but, I think people make excuses for not doing things because they don't have the "time"...when really, if you examine your life and look at what is taking up your time...you will see that there are many ways to fit in the things that you "want" to fit in...you may be using time for things that, when examined, are not really that meaningful.

My goal this year - and really the whole idea behind a "A Purpose Driven Life" - is to take it step by step and decrease the time spent on things that "are not really meaningful" so that I focus and put energy into things that matter and what I want in my life. I feel so blessed to have friends and family that help guide that process, as well as the guiding faith, love and grace of my Creator.

So its getting a little easier. About 6 weeks have passed since that FB post and I AM eating more vegetables, exercising more (but not quite 200 minutes a week) and have been in contact with our wedding photographer so we can get those photos printed, framed and up. I HAVE been spending more time with friends and loved ones and less time with technological devices, and am continuing to explore ways to keep what is truly precious at the center of my life.

Precious Things