The last few years have been hard for me to get into the Christmas spirit. I run around buying presents for the those I love. I stress out, praying that they love the gift that I purchased for them. I doubt myself hundreds of times and buy more. I try to decorate the house and have every square inch decorated. I love to cook and bake and set such high expectations for myself that I have NO option, other than to fail. No matter how hard I try, I never obtain my all of my expectations. The last few years, I was over so much stress and pressure. I had young children at home, ran our business full time, was a full time student, (again) to obtain another degree and got a teaching degree. No wonder I felt overwhelmed!
This year, I'm slowing down. I'm enjoying my children, because it's true, they grow SO fast. I'm learning to listen to my body and slow down. I'm trying to savor every single moment. I'm sure God never intended for me, or anyone else, to be so stressed. It's simply not what He has called us to do. So, take a few moments to relax, slow down, and be purposeful. It's my new goal...to have purpose in everything.
