Nearly everyone I've talked to about the holiday season has mentioned how rushed they feel. They attribute this feeling to Thanksgiving being later (was it?), and the work calendar going longer (did it?) and an overall sense of imbalance.
Whatever the reason, I felt rushed and that the Advent season was passing me by. All of the sudden, it is December 21st.
Sabbath is not unfamiliar to me, and yet, I'm terrible at it. I'm in a rough season of young kids, a demanding job, and a very delicate schedule that involves ball juggling and plate spinning. When one ball drops or plate breaks, I. Am. Done.
That's why winter break means so much this year. I'm drained, overwhelmed, and exhausted. I've recognized areas that need a deep cleaning, figuratively speaking, and winter break affords that.
1. Reading List: nothing is more annoying than to neglect my TBR shelf. Among the list:
When Less Becomes More by Emily Ley
Made for This by Jennie Allen
The Broken Way by Anne Voskamp
2. Exercise and Healthy Choices: these don't just go to the back burner during the school year: they are in the scary basement never to be approached. The treadmill has to transition out of being a place to shelve random items in my bedroom. My health must get on track and I need to feed myself better choices.
3. Connect with His people: There are weeks I feel so connected to my Oikos, but as of late, I feel like I'm the worst friend ever. I really want to be intentional during break. Not just with friends and family, but with my first ministry: my family.
But first, I need some sleep. Sweet dreams!
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