My life couldn't be any more ordinary. I am a stay at home mom with three kids. I live in a modest home with a husband who works hard to support our family.
Many times, I will think to myself, "When I am done with the cooking, cleaning, homework, packing lunches, etc., I will be able to do something of importance". And then I realize, these are not interruptions. This is the stuff that everyday is made of and it is only what we make of it. If I view my vocation as a chore, it will certainly be one. But if I do my best to view it as a blessing, a way to exercise my creativity, an opportunity to make our home burst with life and joy, it will be all of those things. As Frederick Bailes so eloquently stated, "Man’s power of choice enables him to think like an angel or a devil, a king or a slave. Whatever he chooses, mind will create and manifest".
I would be lying if I told you I wasn't in my pajamas right now and I'm getting ready to throw in a load of laundry. Then I will do my dishes and try to get some organizational stuff done. Things couldn't be more ordinary. But my power of choice and mindset has the ability to transform my day in to something magical.
Share with me about this. I am curious to know your thoughts and suggestions on pulling yourself out of that place where life becomes laborious. Let's make this ordinary day extraordinary!
Well, for me, only to stop, be in a quiet house and have a good book (and not be extremely tired) it is worth and it will make me smile.
ReplyDeleteOr, when P. is at home and we can sit together and sip some wine and talk. It is just out of the ordinary these days ; )
Your ordinary is someone else's extraordinary. We are blessed to have the extraordinary lives as moms who are present in their children's lives. We have chosen and sacrificed for this "lifestyle" and will reap the benefits later on in life; that is if our kids aren't scheduling us for a family therapy session on Dr. Phil!!
ReplyDeleteYour writing is beautiful as are you inside and out. I am lucky to have you as a friend and to have your blog to read. Thank you Kendra!
I just bought myself a couple of sacrifice bead bracelets - when I find myself whining interiorly about something that seems like drudgery, I offer it up, pull a bead, and somehow that brings peace and helps me to make something extraordinary out of the ordinary.
ReplyDeleteLove your muses - thanks for sharing them with us!