The panic of not-knowing-what-to-do-but-wanting-to-do-SOMETHING is painfully relatable. Glad to see you back to form!!!
I'll ask please for prayers please for a private intention, and prayers for help easing my own panic at not-knowing-what-to-do in certain domains of life. I'll be praying for other intentions in this thread as they appear! God bless!
And thank you also for sharing your request! It can be so challenging to “be still and know” (as evidenced by the fact that I…uh…wrote a whole post about it) but I find that knowing we’re not alone in that experience can really help. 🙏
I am grateful for your continued presence and commitment to shared experience! I face a looming potential life change, the end of one commitment and chance to upend life, pondering what is Mine to Do and whether it is Mine to Stay. Your reflection on holy vs unholy movement is thought provoking! And helpful to remember that I am but a point on an ever-revolving circle… certainly a long-term prayer request!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Sara! It definitely sounds like a lot to consider, and I’ll be praying that God gives you an equal measure of wisdom for the decision and trust for the journey. ♥
There is so much in here that I love! My curiosity was piqued by your mention of Celtic Christianity, something I've really been drawn to since living in Scotland (and probably before, really). I also relate to the adding-things to life. I used to feel that way about self-help type books. That if I read the right ones, I'd be healed, but I also used to get this panicky feeling that I needed to consume them or else I'd miss the secret something-or-other.
Also, I definitely need prayers that I'll find a job and my husband and I will find an apartment (we left my job & our place in NY rather abruptly).
I love this! And I love the pressure-free community engagement aspect! It’s the perfect balance.
I relate deeply to this unholy movement idea. Lately, I’ve been trying to slow down and become more aware of my own tendency to do this. I tend to always be rushing - rushing an action, decision, or like you mentioned - adding new things to fix it all - when often what I really need to do is pause and ground myself.
I’d love prayers for our senior kitty. Overall she’s doing really well, and we’re so blessed she just celebrated her 17th birthday, but she’s had some health issues lately plus some dementia which makes the nighttime yowling worse from time to time. (We’re in regular communication with the vet on these issues and she’s under good care for them). As a light sleeper, I’m tired. Cats meow at night, this is expected and something I’m used to but no one warned me how very loud the senior yowling can be😴🙈
And I will absolutely be praying for your kitty, and for you! Totally relate to loving our pets so much and wanting to accept their needs health-wise, but also...sleep. 😴
The Thomas Merton quote speaks to me. I, too, am someone who feels the need to move, and this summer I've felt restless, so I appreciate the reminder to slow down. I really like your poem.
I love your post. So often I am busy doing the things that need to be done, but I'm glad I've stopped by (though Tuesday), pause and reflect. I am larger fan of quiet time before and all the in-betweens with God--oftentimes gracing me with an internal quietness amidst threatening storms. Looking forward to continue (among other things) and uniting in prayer for others on your post. Keep going!
The panic of not-knowing-what-to-do-but-wanting-to-do-SOMETHING is painfully relatable. Glad to see you back to form!!!
I'll ask please for prayers please for a private intention, and prayers for help easing my own panic at not-knowing-what-to-do in certain domains of life. I'll be praying for other intentions in this thread as they appear! God bless!
Thank you, Scoot! 🌿
And thank you also for sharing your request! It can be so challenging to “be still and know” (as evidenced by the fact that I…uh…wrote a whole post about it) but I find that knowing we’re not alone in that experience can really help. 🙏
I am grateful for your continued presence and commitment to shared experience! I face a looming potential life change, the end of one commitment and chance to upend life, pondering what is Mine to Do and whether it is Mine to Stay. Your reflection on holy vs unholy movement is thought provoking! And helpful to remember that I am but a point on an ever-revolving circle… certainly a long-term prayer request!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Sara! It definitely sounds like a lot to consider, and I’ll be praying that God gives you an equal measure of wisdom for the decision and trust for the journey. ♥
There is so much in here that I love! My curiosity was piqued by your mention of Celtic Christianity, something I've really been drawn to since living in Scotland (and probably before, really). I also relate to the adding-things to life. I used to feel that way about self-help type books. That if I read the right ones, I'd be healed, but I also used to get this panicky feeling that I needed to consume them or else I'd miss the secret something-or-other.
Also, I definitely need prayers that I'll find a job and my husband and I will find an apartment (we left my job & our place in NY rather abruptly).
Thank you for your beauty and generosity.
Prayers for the right job and apartment to come into your path ♥️
Thanks, Megan! ❤️
I love this! And I love the pressure-free community engagement aspect! It’s the perfect balance.
I relate deeply to this unholy movement idea. Lately, I’ve been trying to slow down and become more aware of my own tendency to do this. I tend to always be rushing - rushing an action, decision, or like you mentioned - adding new things to fix it all - when often what I really need to do is pause and ground myself.
I’d love prayers for our senior kitty. Overall she’s doing really well, and we’re so blessed she just celebrated her 17th birthday, but she’s had some health issues lately plus some dementia which makes the nighttime yowling worse from time to time. (We’re in regular communication with the vet on these issues and she’s under good care for them). As a light sleeper, I’m tired. Cats meow at night, this is expected and something I’m used to but no one warned me how very loud the senior yowling can be😴🙈
Thank you, Megan!! 💚
And I will absolutely be praying for your kitty, and for you! Totally relate to loving our pets so much and wanting to accept their needs health-wise, but also...sleep. 😴
Thank you ♥️
Hope your kitty will be ok! You'll be in my prayers too!
Thank you, Mairi ♥️
The Thomas Merton quote speaks to me. I, too, am someone who feels the need to move, and this summer I've felt restless, so I appreciate the reminder to slow down. I really like your poem.
Thank you so much, Katherine! ♥
I love your post. So often I am busy doing the things that need to be done, but I'm glad I've stopped by (though Tuesday), pause and reflect. I am larger fan of quiet time before and all the in-betweens with God--oftentimes gracing me with an internal quietness amidst threatening storms. Looking forward to continue (among other things) and uniting in prayer for others on your post. Keep going!