| Hurry less, more solitude and JOY! |
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| Written by Allison Peak |
| Friday, 20 March 2009 20:20 |
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Past couple of weeks I have been attending a college group which has been a great experience for me since I don't have a christian group on my campus to go to! Two weeks ago we talked about how our lives are so hurried and we don't know what joy really is! It really has made me think about my own life and I realized I do live a life of hurry. I am constantly running from place to place and not having much time to myself. I am so consumed with getting everything done, seeing everyone I need to and just being productive. I learned I need to slow down a bit and this past week I have tried to and have to say it works. If I don't get everywhere I need to in a day or I miss an e-mail I have learned that the world is not going to end. I really have made an effort to make time for me and me alone. Usually it's on my way to school when I have atleast a 15 minute drive that is not interupted by texts, phone calls, complainers or anything else. I put FLN (Family Life Network) on my radio and just think about my life, my relationships, school or nothing at all. I look forward to that time everyday! It's great for me! I have gone through a great transition the last couple of weeks where I have cut ties with many of my old friends. Many of them live lives I don't agree with, make choices against what I believe and use me when they need me or just bring me down instead of lifting me up. I was brought down to there level feeling like I had no one. I finally realized that God will provide and if I trust in him he will provide. 1Peter 5:6 "Humbly yourselves, therefore, under God's almighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time" sticks out vividly in my head and has helped me a lot. I don't need people like them in my life. Since I have cut myself from them I feel happier, like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I am getting some angry texts and responses now but I knew it was going to happen and I take every one of them with a grain of salt. Since the transition I feel like I have more Joy! Something that is take people years to find. I am a lot more carefree and just plain happy! At times it is hard not having anyone to really hang out with but that is when I turn to God and my parents. Hanging out one on one with my parents brings me joy. I am making some of the greatest memories ever with them. In reality in 5-10 years from now I could be married and who knows where I'll be living and when I will have one on one time with my parents again! They are amazing people and I hope I grow up as great as they are! They are my JOY!! My challenge to everyone is slow down and be in less of a hurry, find solitude in your day and find what your joy is and EMBRACE it! |
