I identified with so much of this - especially the guilt of using childfree hours to do something nourishing and soul replenishing, and not work or home tasks. Thanks for your vulnerability and best of luck during this wild time!
Wasn’t expecting to get teary eyed reading this in the drive thru line😅 but this really spoke to me. Thank you for continuing to share your writing and life with us even during these busy seasons. You put words to feelings and emotions I don’t even know I have. ❤️
I love that you are putting so much work into handling this season differently. It is going to pay off for you. Also, I can't wait to read your book. It's going to be lovely.
1) I love how you describe the process of God growing us in a certain area. It reminds me of a spiral...He teaches us a lesson and then in a new circumstance, He circles back around and shows us how to apply that lesson again. And again. And again. (Just me?? 😬) He is so patient, loving and kind!
2) I’m curious why an all fiction library queue is part of your proactive version! Does fiction normally feel too much like resting? As a fellow reader, I just wondered more about that comment!
3) That pasta recipe...is that a Half Baked Harvest cookbook I see??? 😍 #favorite
This speaks directly to my soul. Sent it to my husband immediately because this shift is something we have been talking about and moving through for a few months now.
I really needed to read this. I was sitting there last night with my lists freaking out about all of the work deadlines and ministry commitments and school starting back tomorrow (in Australia we have our big break in summer over the Christmas holidays). Just yes, I am similar. When I am swimming and going to yoga everything is easier to carry. And sitting down to eat lunch. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope your book season goes well 💛
Those stress habits sound oddly familiar 👀🫣 I’ve been trying to think of ways to intentionally close stress cycles so I don’t segue right into another set of stressful events without any rest or recharging.
P.S. I nearly choked on my water when I saw you had written New Year Energy™️. I promise my recent use of “New Year Enthusiasm™️” was purely coincidental—and admittedly looks like I went all Dr. Pepper/Dr. Thunder with your New Year branding. Here I thought I was being sooo original 😂
I identified with so much of this - especially the guilt of using childfree hours to do something nourishing and soul replenishing, and not work or home tasks. Thanks for your vulnerability and best of luck during this wild time!
So proud of you! 💛
Wasn’t expecting to get teary eyed reading this in the drive thru line😅 but this really spoke to me. Thank you for continuing to share your writing and life with us even during these busy seasons. You put words to feelings and emotions I don’t even know I have. ❤️
Adore this. And the picture of you and Pres in the chair is my absolute favorite pic of you two everrrr!
Currently googling “yoga studio near me” 😂
I love that you are putting so much work into handling this season differently. It is going to pay off for you. Also, I can't wait to read your book. It's going to be lovely.
Am I allowed to have three comments? 😂
1) I love how you describe the process of God growing us in a certain area. It reminds me of a spiral...He teaches us a lesson and then in a new circumstance, He circles back around and shows us how to apply that lesson again. And again. And again. (Just me?? 😬) He is so patient, loving and kind!
2) I’m curious why an all fiction library queue is part of your proactive version! Does fiction normally feel too much like resting? As a fellow reader, I just wondered more about that comment!
3) That pasta recipe...is that a Half Baked Harvest cookbook I see??? 😍 #favorite
This speaks directly to my soul. Sent it to my husband immediately because this shift is something we have been talking about and moving through for a few months now.
I really needed to read this. I was sitting there last night with my lists freaking out about all of the work deadlines and ministry commitments and school starting back tomorrow (in Australia we have our big break in summer over the Christmas holidays). Just yes, I am similar. When I am swimming and going to yoga everything is easier to carry. And sitting down to eat lunch. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope your book season goes well 💛
I love this for you!
Loved reading this! And also, I’ll be keeping my eye open for that possum story! 😂❤️
Ashlee!! I have tears in my eyes... I am SO proud of you!! 👏🏻
I loved this. Will be rereading a few times.
Wisdom!
As a fellow Type 3, I relate to this so much. Learning and working so hard to care for myself IN the work - yes!!
Those stress habits sound oddly familiar 👀🫣 I’ve been trying to think of ways to intentionally close stress cycles so I don’t segue right into another set of stressful events without any rest or recharging.
P.S. I nearly choked on my water when I saw you had written New Year Energy™️. I promise my recent use of “New Year Enthusiasm™️” was purely coincidental—and admittedly looks like I went all Dr. Pepper/Dr. Thunder with your New Year branding. Here I thought I was being sooo original 😂