Four Years?

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An old friend asked me about my writing yesterday.  “Hey, any writing lately?”

“No…..too much time on Facebook.”

And then there is that book I’m reading on time and rest and priorities and Sabbath…

So, here I am, four years since the last post, jumping back in.

What are the barriers to doing those good things I intend to do? In this case, writing.

Weariness —

Physical, emotional exhaustion.  I’d rather sit and scroll, or watch a movie.  When I am done, I don’t have much to show for it, except perhaps, some insight into someone’s life from social media, or maybe a quippy, pop-culture reference.

Possible solutions:

Face-to-face time with people who encourage me and pray with me. Yay for my grow group and my coffee friends!

When tired, go to bed. Duh.

Build strength by walking daily.  Why do I resist this? Must build good habits, still.  At age 52.

Remember that God is my source, and stay connected through consistent prayer and through His Word.

Be mindful of what is my responsibility, and what belongs to others. Ewww.  That’s a big one.

Fear —

What if no one reads what I write?  What if they “judge” me? What if I sound ridiculous?

Possible solutions:

Oh well.

Writing is a voice God gives me.  He will listen.

If folks judge me….then they do.  Refer back to what is my responsibility, versus what is theirs.

Busyness —

My part-time job fills multiple days in a month. (Thank you Lord and Denise for my work.  I am grateful.)

My children are all in transition; therefore, so am I. Graduations, moving, weddings, etc. So exciting, but all-consuming.

More time being a better helper to my husband.

Possible solutions:

Move to a cave.

Less time on FB, more in joyful productivity and rest.

I think I prefer the second solution, at least most days.

Laziness —

Yep.  It’s difficult to get started.  Mom always says that’s half the battle.

Possible solutions:

Get started.

 

So, let’s have the blogging summer begin afresh.  Looking to not write only on the heavy, dark, sad stuff, but reach for the light, cheerful, hopeful discussions as well.

Stay tuned….