living in the moment

sometimes plans don't mix too well with reality. I'm sure a lot of us have made plans or goals at the beginning of this year - or even this summer. and honestly, how have those goals or "bucket lists" been going?

tbh, I've never been one for making resolutions. I normally will make a couple goals tho. But even with that...I kinda decided to go with the flow this year. and I realized I'm enjoying it. with joining summer reading, working at a local CSA, painting for 1720871237812 hours, going to parks, doing lots of swimming, reading. so yes, it's been busy. and I have been forcing myself not to let the stress get the better of me.

when I was working the other morning, it was just kinda quiet and I was realizing how much I was just enjoying life. this has something I've been praying for God to help me to learn to do - praying that He would help me to slow down and take in the moments He has gifted me with.

I am freaking out a bit about nano coming soon, but you know what, it's only nano. It's not the end of the world if I don't finish my novel next month - even though I do want to. sometimes goals and resolutions can be good - but other times they can actually hold us back. so live a little and just enjoy the moments God has given you! they are gifts, and not promised to us

summer