Peace, Be Still

One of the most enjoyable aspects of this Advent season thus far has been how much I have unplugged from the chaos of the world around me. I'm not paying as much attention to the news, or on my phone as much. Instead, I've spent time in my planner, figuring out what tasks I need to accomplish and actually accomplishing them For me, that brings a sense of peace.

I've also been spending a lot of time thinking about what I want to write each day and how I want to say it. This has been challenging on multiple levels: figuring out what to talk about, making sure I say things in a way that is understandable and kind, confronting the fact that many of these are areas in which I have failed. That last is the most challenging of all. It's not comfortable to confront the areas in which we've failed or fallen short. Yet that is the only way to grow.

It's been a good reminder to be selective about who and what I'm paying attention to. It's easy to become distracted by anything and everything. Productive Procrastination is a very real thing. I'm slowly learning to prioritize better, and then keep those in focus.

“I challenge you to start on a spiritual journey”

This has been a long journey and I do better some times than others. One area I want to improve is my spiritual life. As with other things, I do better some times than others. One thing I have been pursuing is deeper study of God's Word. While this may not apply to everyone, I highly recommend some sort of spiritual pursuit. It's important to reach outside ourselves in some way.

This year, I challenge you to embark on a journey of spiritual discovery. No one has reached the point of knowing all there is to know about God. If you're not sure about all of this, give it a chance. If you already on your journey, keep growing and keep deepening your relationship with God.