There are so many things that I can wake up each day and do. I can make long lists of projects to complete, errands to run, meals to prepare. I can think of all the things I need to do if I want my life to be simpler. Do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the signs? (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. It’s what happens when I write tired.)
Maybe it’s better to think of the things I want to be, instead of making lists of all the things I think I need to do.
I want to be:
: more patient
: more present
: more thankful
: more content
Sounds a lot better than a list of chores or errands to run.
Work on those things, the rest comes easy. Suddenly those errands don’t seem so pressing.
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So true. I really like this entry today. Thanks for the words to live by.
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Reminds me that I’m a human BEING…not a human DOING!
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What a refreshing idea! And perfect for a Thursday, my tiredest day of the week. I going to try this out.
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This hits home today. I could really use a dose of patience and a dash of presence this morning.
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My favorite post yet! It’s so true… as I stare at my to-do-list of work needing to get done. I’ll try to make time to make another list and stick it on my computer.
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I’m going to go make my own list right now!
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this could certainly be my list!
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So so good. It must be fun living in your head.
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It’s definitely easier to do than it is to be. Great list!
-FringeGirl
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It’s so easy to be ruled and stressed by the to-do list and completely miss the real reasons behind the list. Maybe if we concentrated more on the why than the what we’d be less stressed and more content.
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Love this! Focus and concentrate on the good, inspiring things. Way better than chores! ha! Lovely, again, Emily! xo
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Oh, so you’re an errand runner too? I’m always relieved each week when I don’t have any to do. I’m learning that such lists could be cut down significantly.
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