Linking up with Lisa-Jo for another Five Minute Friday post. I love these posts! She gives one word and we set a timer and write for 5 minutes. No edits, just words from the soul.
Todays word: Beloved.
Ready, Set. Go.
Bare feet. Dark hair. Beautiful eyes.
Bare feet running on grass, jumping over bushes, sliding on tile sidewalks.
Little boys with their shaved heads, Little girls with their dark hair up in several pony tails, adding little bows and clips.
Eyes that laugh. Eyes that feel hurt. Eyes that see where they are and wonder if they are loved. Eyes that cry. Eyes that love.
I wanted to scoop them up and tell them "You are loved! You are so important! I am proud of you! I know you will do great things one day! Don't give up, little one, you are LOVED!"
Though we didn't speak the same language, we did speak the same language. The language of the heart. With hugs and smiles and I scooped them up and tickled them until they couldn't help but explode with laughter. Played games and held hands. Chalk drawings on cement and dancing in the moonlight.
My feet bare, just like theirs.
My dark hair braided and up in lots of little ponytails, just like theirs.
My eyes shining with smiles and laughter, tears and hope. Eyes that look where I am and wonder if I am wanted and loved.
That's when I feel Him bend low to scoop me up and tell me "You are loved! You are so
important! I am proud of you! I know you will do great things one
day! Don't give up, little one, you are LOVED!"
Stop.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you take 5 minutes to write today, too.
-Tiff
Friday, February 15, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Finding Balance
Just as spring, summer, fall and winter all come and go, so do the seasons in our lives. Sometimes we take on the adventures of life at a crazy, fast pace. There are other times when our routine is more relaxed. But no matter what season of life we are in, each day requires balance. This, I am discovering, is easier said than done.
Currently I am in the crazy, fast paced season of my life. Two jobs, school, and family are claiming my time and making me long for the days when I knew what it was like to sleep in. Although it can be hectic at times I'm certainly enjoying the adventure it brings. It's tough trying to manage a schedule and make time to fit everything in. There are a few things I do in this crazy season to help maintain balance.
The biggest life saver to me is writing everything down. All appointments are written on my calendar and all tasks are written on a list. To help my calendar stay organized I use different colors for my jobs, school and personal appointments. It helps a lot! I love making lists. Writing down everything that needs to get done in the day is a good motivation to actually do it! I love the feeling of crossing something off my list after finishing a task. Even small things go on my list, and when looking back at the end of a long day I can feel a sense of accomplishment for what has been achieved.
I also think that it is important to schedule time for a little break. Even 5 or 10 minutes helps clear my mind and keeps me refreshed when I have so much going on. It could be a quick drink at Starbucks, a walk outside in the fresh air, or sitting down to read or work on something that's just for fun. But the most important thing is to make sure that although I'm busy I don't neglect the relationships in my life with the people who are important to me.
Currently I am in the crazy, fast paced season of my life. Two jobs, school, and family are claiming my time and making me long for the days when I knew what it was like to sleep in. Although it can be hectic at times I'm certainly enjoying the adventure it brings. It's tough trying to manage a schedule and make time to fit everything in. There are a few things I do in this crazy season to help maintain balance.
The biggest life saver to me is writing everything down. All appointments are written on my calendar and all tasks are written on a list. To help my calendar stay organized I use different colors for my jobs, school and personal appointments. It helps a lot! I love making lists. Writing down everything that needs to get done in the day is a good motivation to actually do it! I love the feeling of crossing something off my list after finishing a task. Even small things go on my list, and when looking back at the end of a long day I can feel a sense of accomplishment for what has been achieved.
I also think that it is important to schedule time for a little break. Even 5 or 10 minutes helps clear my mind and keeps me refreshed when I have so much going on. It could be a quick drink at Starbucks, a walk outside in the fresh air, or sitting down to read or work on something that's just for fun. But the most important thing is to make sure that although I'm busy I don't neglect the relationships in my life with the people who are important to me.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Five Minute Friday: Bare
Welcome to Five Minute Friday. Where we sit down and write for five minutes. There is only one rule: No edits! :) Write and let it be.
Today's prompt: Bare.
Ready. Set. Go.
Sometimes writing is like therapy. It's necessary and healing and calming. Other times it's like baring you soul to the world and standing helpless and afraid as they judge you.
I bare my soul with my mouth and with my actions, but I'm affected much more when I bare myself with words in print. When the words are spoken and the actions made, it then becomes a memory, shared only with those involved. When the words are on paper, shared and left for all to see, it becomes a courageous thing.
And though sometimes it's scary and unsure, there are beautiful times when words left with ink encourage and inspire. That is my wish as I write. That each sentence, word and letter will bring life and lift up those that read it.
Stop.
Your turn! Write for 5 minutes and link up with Lisa-Jo.
Hugs to you,
Tiff
Today's prompt: Bare.
Ready. Set. Go.
Sometimes writing is like therapy. It's necessary and healing and calming. Other times it's like baring you soul to the world and standing helpless and afraid as they judge you.
I bare my soul with my mouth and with my actions, but I'm affected much more when I bare myself with words in print. When the words are spoken and the actions made, it then becomes a memory, shared only with those involved. When the words are on paper, shared and left for all to see, it becomes a courageous thing.
And though sometimes it's scary and unsure, there are beautiful times when words left with ink encourage and inspire. That is my wish as I write. That each sentence, word and letter will bring life and lift up those that read it.
Stop.
Your turn! Write for 5 minutes and link up with Lisa-Jo.
Hugs to you,
Tiff
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
On Skinny Jeans, Daughters and Singleness
I read a post on Lisa-Jo's Blog...and it spoke to my heart tremendously. Sometimes you just need to hear someone say that they are in the same place as you. You aren't alone. You're not weird. Your place in life is normal. God knows where you are and loves you just the same.
I read this post by Lisa-Jo's friend Hillary and it is a must-read! So, click on the link and hop over to the Gypsy Mama's blog and read about skinny jeans, daughters and singleness. You won't be sorry. In fact, you'll probably spend a lot of time on her blog because it's so hard to stop reading :) So...go now...click the link!
I read this post by Lisa-Jo's friend Hillary and it is a must-read! So, click on the link and hop over to the Gypsy Mama's blog and read about skinny jeans, daughters and singleness. You won't be sorry. In fact, you'll probably spend a lot of time on her blog because it's so hard to stop reading :) So...go now...click the link!
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