Greetings from The Front
Porch!
The three most important lessons I
learned this summer after I turned off my Facebook account, unplugged my email
app and stepped away from the hourly internet checks were these.
Lesson 1: (SLOW)
Slow, “be the turtle!” As I entered into my summer vacation
embracing the pulling away and unplugging, I wondered where my discipline would
take me. Of course, just as Dorothy
clicking her heals, I ended up right where I was, home. It seems like the lessons of being the turtle
were all around me, thanks to lawn ordainments and good friends. While I chose
to slow down even more these past several months, I was able to catch an even
greater glimpse of why it was important for me to slow down during this season
of summer time. Thanks to the lesson of
the turtle, I was able to enjoy the last summer on my front porch and all who
came by to visit as they saw the for sale sign sitting on our lawn. Being in a hurry would have prevented me from
all the amazing conversation and connections I had through out the summer as I
prepare to change the address of the front porch. Thank you lesson number one!
Lesson 2: (SIMPLE)
Keep it simple and simple it was,
as I entered into the summer months without any agenda, or even a plan of
action other then enjoying my time with the teens and spontaneous visits on the
front porch as my husband would join us after a long day of work. Even our traditional July 4 party was
intentionally simple which allowed for deeper conversations and genuine
connections. Again, preparing us for the
next season of our life. Thank you lesson two!
Lesson 3: (SMALL)
Small, tiny, petite, there is value
in the little things in life. A moment
in time is small but can be life changing.
The tiny hands of a newborn wrapped around ones finger, small but
profound, especially when those tiny fingers are that of your first grandson.
Thank you lesson three.
Therefore, as I step back into the
schedules, school days, and agendas and to do lists, I will remember that slow,
simple and small gave me the vacation my body, soul and mind needed as I
prepared for this next season in my life. Less is more when it comes to living life to its fullest. Do not be afraid to embrace the slow, simple and small things of life, you just might find you are abundantly blessed!
Cris
