(ultra cute mobile by Butter Flying)
So, I’ve been in a funk.
Like a raincloud was following me around.
And the worst of it was that there was NO REASON for it.
I adore my kids, my husband is amazing, and God has blessed me in ways I never dreamed possible.
I live a pretty charmed life, if I do say so myself.
It’s not perfect, but I really have ZERO to complain about.
So to be in a grumpy funk and knowing that I have NOTHING to complain about actually made the funk worse.
Because it made me feel all bratty and black hearted.
Until today.
When a few things happened:
1) I was reminded of the kindness of others. People who get paid darn good money doing what they do…and yet, they give their services freely for the greater good. Others who have busy schedules, life of their own, and willing to give some of their time and talents for…
2) I’m working on a BIG BIG BIG project and it’s getting closer to unveiling. And it’s like Day-Before-Disneyland giddy for me. You may have noticed that I don’t have a fundraiser going on right now. It’s been a little bit since I’ve had a guest blogger. That’s because I’m taking a mini break. Giving you a mini break. Because get ready…what I’ve got up my sleeve is huge and overwhelming and…well, it’s gonna be rad. I’m coordinating and prepping and praying. To God be the Glory for sure. Pray that God prepares your heart. And blesses this project. Thanks.
3) Julie sent me the link to THIS POST. And I needed it. Because somedays I feel myself talking the talk, but not walking the walk. And I really hate when I do that.
4) I remembered that finding joy is a CHOICE. Sometimes it comes naturally, but oftentimes…especially when you’re in the trenches of the daily, it’s easy to get all funked out and let ugly apathy get in your head. And that apathy is weird and cancerous and grows and festers…so you really have to CHOOSE joy. As cheesy and cliche as that sounds…you really do. Make the decision that today…I will not be grumpy and moody. Today I will laugh and giggle and not care that things aren’t perfect. I’m not gonna worry about tomorrow…just gonna focus on today.
Baby steps.
“Give us this day our daily bread” -Matthew 6:11
For real.
It doesn’t say “Give us enough bread so we can be comfortable and retire young”
It doesn’t say “Give us bread for a few weeks so we don’t have to worry about it too much”
Daily.
So, that’s what I’m doing.
Daily.
Choosing.
Getting out of my funk.
Today.
Woohoo! I’m excited!!!
You coming with me?
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You are so right that it is a CHOICE to be happy or to be sad. And we are all so blessed – just the fact that we WOKE UP today is a blessing.
Thanks for sharing.
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right there with you. and i struggle with joy every day… i am so striving to be a glass half full girl. but that’s why i named my blog what i did. to “bully” me into considering all my circumstances with JOY.
hope yours is joy-filled and yes that mobile is uber cute.
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Funks stink. Glad you got out! Great attitude :)
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I was just checking out the newbie linky list for the Blissdom conference & thought I’d [virtually] introduce myself. I’m Ruth & I’m a newbie too. (Ugh, that sounds so dorky! Like highschool all over again….) Anyway, your blog is great. Stop by when you get a chance!
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