A Lesson In Patience

After purchasing my very first home (!) last week, I have been having some hard lessons in patience. There are some things that need to be done before I move in, and I’m super anxious for them to happen already. It’s driving me crazy, that there is literally nothing for me to do but wait. And, it’s not helping that my current living situation is not quite up to my standards.

For the first time, in a very long time, I’m relying on other people to get things done for me. And, the fact that I can’t control what my contractors’ schedules are like, or other things that have come up, is driving me crazy! However, despite my frustration, I’ve had a personal victory. Instead of getting angry, frustrated and moody, like I have in the past. I’m choosing to give my struggles to God. I’m choosing to focus on the things I can do right now, instead of focusing on the things I can’t.

There’s no denying the struggle is real. But, I’m so much less stressed and moody, now that I’ve included God in my day-to-day life.

Comments

Happy April Fools' Day!

I'm not a very creative person, and have never come up with something truly funny to do to my friends, family, or any roommates I've had over the years. Maybe one day I'll be able to put some of the ideas below to good use. Until then... these are just amusing.

There is No Gain Without Struggle

We all struggle with something. In our moments of struggle, it's impossible to think that other people could possibly be feeling the same hurt, frustration, and loneliness we are. Remember you are not alone. Struggling is a part of being human. Without it, we would not appreciate the good things that we have. Today, recognize that without struggle, we are not driven to be better. You are better today, than you were yesterday. Just keep going! Keep taking steps every day to work towards your goals of personal development.

Embrace Being Uncomfortable

We’ve all heard it before, “ Life isn’t always comfortable.” Even if the change is a positive one, like eating healthier… it’s still not comfortable. I’m in the process of buying my first home, and while I’m so happy and excited, I’m also really nervous and scared. I would like to think I’m ready for the additional challenges and responsibilities of owning my own home. But, what if I’m not? Big life changes can be really nerve-racking! But, I’m finding familiarity with being uncomfortable. And, I actually take that to be a good thing. If we get too comfortable, there is no growth, and if there is no growth, then we are just slowly dying. So, this week, embrace being a little uncomfortable. It’s how you know you’re changing!

Diary of a Spinster and Lunatic

Search This Blog