I decided to play around with this idea to see if the world keeps spinning. I assumed it wouldn’t, but risked it anyway… In March, while I was on spring break from teaching and home with only my three-year-old, I decided to pause numerous times throughout the day to “be still.”
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Some days scream by and I hardly have time to eat my meal, and other days seem to more naturally beckon me to be still. But either way, it doesn’t matter – there are no rules to this. I just know, when I still my mind, I’m more fully present. It’s as if the shades are taken off my eyes and I can see all the goodness around me. (Until my toddler spills his milk plunging me back into reality.)
Momma's, still your mind and you'll feel more fully present. Allow yourself to better enjoy your day. #momlife Click To Tweet
But, between those chaotic moments – there is so much beauty – sometimes, we just need to be still and see it.
Cheryl is a mom of 3 boys, wife, speaker, educator, and author of Empowered Moms & Kids. She has her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about learning and teaching. On www.empoweredmomsandkids.com you’ll find inspiration in parenting, family connection ideas, encouragement for moms, and more empowering content. Read more in the “about” section of this page.
I think that a lot of us, as moms, and wives, and even single working women, struggle with finding time, amidst the chaos that is too often the fabric of our lives, to spend time communing with God. Thank you for sharing your journey to draw closer to Him. Matt 6:33
Stopping by via My Salt, His Light (www.mysalthislight.wordpress.com) to show some love! We are neighbors at Essential Fridays and Fellowship Friday this week! Beautiful post, and so true. Its difficult at times to mentally "stop" and be still, as a busy mother and wife (who also wears many other hats!). You've encouraged me to actively seek out more still moments. I will be trying this! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Awww. Loved this. It's one of my favorite verses. Thank you for the encouragement. I found you over at Christian Mommy Blogger.
Thanks, Starla! Glad you stopped by!
Thanks Tiffany. I stopped over at your blog too. Loved it – I started following you.
Yes, it is so hard to find time to be STILL. Life is too busy. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
This is beautiful and such a lovely reminder. It can be challenging to "be still" as a busy mom… but it's so essential to build our relationship with God, to hear Him, and to feel at peace.
Thanks so much for sharing (and for linking up to the SHINE Blog Hop).
Wishing you a delightful evening.
xoxo
i like how you mentally and intentionally stay still before God. i need to do this more often. also, it's great how you're becoming aware of His presence through the things and people around you. there's beauty in the seemingly small, simple things. 🙂
Thanks for letting me share on your lovely blog, Jennifer!
Yes, there is beauty in the seemingly small, simply things – I have had such a need to look for God's beauty in daily life.:) Thanks for leaving a comment. I enjoyed reading your words!
I love how practical your examples are… It's not about finding yet another 10 minute slot in the day for yet another of our good ambitions!
Thanks for your comment, Steph!