Monthly Archives: October 2011

Saturdays are for Slowing Time

“Time is a relentless river. It rages on, a respecter of no one. And this, this is the only way to slow time: When I fully enter time’s swift current, enter into the current moment with the weight of all my attention, I slow the torrent with the weight of me all here. I can slow the torrent by being all here. I only live the full life when I live fully in the moment. And when I’m always looking for the next glimpse of glory, I slow & enter. And time slows. Weigh down this moment in time with attention full, and the whole of time’s river slows, slows, slows.” – Ann Voskamp in One Thousand Gifts

 

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Throwback Sundays…Is Solitude Always the Answer?

This post was one of those “thinking aloud” type of posts. I asked a lot more questions than I suggested answers. That day the big question was: “Is solitude always the answer?”

If there is anything I’ve learned living in Nashville in the last year it’s the true value of relationships. I feel like I’ve at least scratched the tip of the iceberg on understanding why living in community seems to be such an important Biblical imperative.

I wonder sometimes if we have the tendency to make an idol of solitude. I think we do so because we are so hungry for just a little quiet…a brief escape from the noise.

Thoughts? 

 

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Stealing Words

There are days I am eternally grateful for songwriters who have beautifully put words to what is bouncing around in my head & my heart but I am unable to find the words for. Today is one of those days.

But the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard is that I don’t have to have the answers, 
just a little light to call my own. 
Though it pales in comparison to the overarching shadows, 
a speck of light can reignite the sun and swallow darkness whole.

“Emphasis” by Sleeping at Last (check out the full song here)

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Pausing for Beauty

I was reminded today how necessary it is to pause & simply observe the beauty around us. It sounds so simple but in the hurried pace of our lives we often forget to look around. The beauty I see when I stop to look for it refocuses me every time. It reminds me that we serve a good & loving God who could have made all of the leaves green or brown or red all year round. But instead, He chose the beauty of contrast & change. A quick 30 minute walk was all it took to find beauty today…

Have you paused for beauty lately?

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Throwback Sundays…Why Not?

Life has been pretty full lately. Work is busy which I cannot complain about one bit. And I absolutely love what I get to do. But I’ve also been incredibly intentional about spending time with people. As a result I’ve found myself in some amazing conversations. Conversations with people who are stepping out in courage, in faith, & approaching life with an attitude of “why not?” It reminded me of this post today. If you are someone who asks “why not?” know that you inspire me! :)

 

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