happy hour and ah-ha moments.
Daddy sleeps, baby drinks. Milk, that is.
So....I'm posting a bit unexpectedly. I've been facing some technical difficulties and in the photography world, that's not such a great thing. Nothing major, just annoying. And speaking of annoyances...{because, afterall, I am still human}... about a week or so ago, I hit a brick wall. I wanted to have a pity party for myself (and, hey, the more the merrier, right? cuz I know that we all feel the same sometimes...right?)
My annoyance? I was simply tired of being a one-vehicle family. The frustrations, the inconveniences, and stress that come with having only one vehicle were surfacing, and I hated it. I was simply tired of driving everybody everywhere all the time. Tired of hauling all 4 kids (and husband) around....you know....in-out-in-out-in-out....day after day....year after year, going on who knows how long, basically my whole married life. Tired of coveting another vehicle (ANY vehicle) just to have an easier time. Pity party indeed.
I had lots to do that day. Photoshoots to prepare for, phone calls to make, and errands to run, etc. I had to cut out a few things because there just wasn't any time. So with negativity in my heart, I decided that the only thing to do was to serve someone else. It was a brilliant idea! Surely there must be someone who was worse off than I was...I mean, all I was suffering from was a case of the "pity-party". I made a quick phone call and spoke to someone that I have never been able to get a hold of. Right then and there I found out that this person's whole household had been sick over the weekend and were just getting back into their daily routine. They had missed several of the Halloween activities too. As the conversation drew to a close, I offered to take some goodies to them. Nothing big, just a simple offering. But the miracle was that somehow, I found peace in knowing that I could put aside my tasks and utilize my time to show kindness. And just like that I was excited! I had a reason/excuse to bake and conjure up some cute Halloween decorations. My girls were excited too and they were totally willing to help.
I learned a lot that day. It wasn't a new lesson, by any means, but I was the recipient of the gift of happiness that comes from serving and thinking outside of ourselves. Yes, the gospel makes so much sense. Charity never faileth. And I don't even need scientific proof that serving increases overall happiness (and overall health, by the way).
So on that particular day when I longed for a break from my burden, I realized that it could be made light. I recommitted myself to be prepared to serve others in whatever way possible, be it big or small. I believe the tears I shed that evening were the tears of gratitude that even someone as quick to murmur and complain as I was could be blessed with the "errand of angels". A lesson that I know I am truly grateful to have learned.... and I felt like looking up at the heavens to say thank you.
So....I'm posting a bit unexpectedly. I've been facing some technical difficulties and in the photography world, that's not such a great thing. Nothing major, just annoying. And speaking of annoyances...{because, afterall, I am still human}... about a week or so ago, I hit a brick wall. I wanted to have a pity party for myself (and, hey, the more the merrier, right? cuz I know that we all feel the same sometimes...right?)
My annoyance? I was simply tired of being a one-vehicle family. The frustrations, the inconveniences, and stress that come with having only one vehicle were surfacing, and I hated it. I was simply tired of driving everybody everywhere all the time. Tired of hauling all 4 kids (and husband) around....you know....in-out-in-out-in-out....day after day....year after year, going on who knows how long, basically my whole married life. Tired of coveting another vehicle (ANY vehicle) just to have an easier time. Pity party indeed.
I had lots to do that day. Photoshoots to prepare for, phone calls to make, and errands to run, etc. I had to cut out a few things because there just wasn't any time. So with negativity in my heart, I decided that the only thing to do was to serve someone else. It was a brilliant idea! Surely there must be someone who was worse off than I was...I mean, all I was suffering from was a case of the "pity-party". I made a quick phone call and spoke to someone that I have never been able to get a hold of. Right then and there I found out that this person's whole household had been sick over the weekend and were just getting back into their daily routine. They had missed several of the Halloween activities too. As the conversation drew to a close, I offered to take some goodies to them. Nothing big, just a simple offering. But the miracle was that somehow, I found peace in knowing that I could put aside my tasks and utilize my time to show kindness. And just like that I was excited! I had a reason/excuse to bake and conjure up some cute Halloween decorations. My girls were excited too and they were totally willing to help.
I learned a lot that day. It wasn't a new lesson, by any means, but I was the recipient of the gift of happiness that comes from serving and thinking outside of ourselves. Yes, the gospel makes so much sense. Charity never faileth. And I don't even need scientific proof that serving increases overall happiness (and overall health, by the way).
So on that particular day when I longed for a break from my burden, I realized that it could be made light. I recommitted myself to be prepared to serve others in whatever way possible, be it big or small. I believe the tears I shed that evening were the tears of gratitude that even someone as quick to murmur and complain as I was could be blessed with the "errand of angels". A lesson that I know I am truly grateful to have learned.... and I felt like looking up at the heavens to say thank you.
2 comments:
You're so insightful and spiritually minded. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, Nataly, the days of one vehicle are difficult. You are so good to pull yourself out of that and find a better focus. I need to follow your lead more often! Thanks for sharing that.
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