Freedom.
To be a child. To fall backwards into freshly fallen snow. To let go. To not worry about how we look. To wave our arms and enjoy life.
To laugh.
Sometimes life loses the snow-angel moments. The daily grind overwhelms. The laundry piles up. The responsibilities crush. Soon, instead of seeing the beauty in life, we begin to see all there is to do. Or that we haven’t done. Or where we’ve failed.
Where did the freedom go?
It’s not gone. It’s still there — we just need to see it. To realize that even with all the endless lists of things to do there can be joy. And laughter. And winning. How often do we describe ourselves as failing and not winning?
It’s time to change.
Instead of focusing on where we fall-short, I believe it’s time to look at where we excel. What we’ve done right. I did read to the kids. I was patient when half the gallon of milk spilled on my clean floor. I laughed at my five year old’s jokes. I listened. That’s winning. Not failing.
And that brings freedom.
Today, I’m going to be grateful for the good steps. There are still challenges, but instead of letting myself dwell on the hard, I’m going to fall backwards, stretch my arms, and enjoy life in the midst of a crazy busy schedule. With laundry, and cleaning, and cooking and teaching. It’s a change of perspective. Seeing the snow, seeing life, with new eyes — and living free.
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beautiful! I can’t wait for snow!!
beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 I can’t wait for there to be some snow here to show the kids how to make angels.
Hi Rachel!
Just found your blog some days ago and I must say that you are so inspiring! Everytime I go to your blog I feel happy and uplifted. Filled with joy, a love for life and gratitud! You are truly a beautiful soul!
Wishing the best for Samuel to, hope he will be better soon!
All the best to you!
/Gabby
I am joining you!!!!!!! And I am going to skip…yes skip…it makes me feel younger and allows my worries to fall down…and if my old body will still do it…I am going to skip!!
very well written….
oh but i’m not ready for snow
🙂
Beautiful post. I miss the snow. I haven’t seen it in several years, living in Arizona. Just seeing the snow makes me feels like a kid again.
Thank you for the reminder. I am quick to judge myself negatively, Esp at this time of year and it is a good lesson to not be so quick to see the negative. Why is it easier to be gentle with others than it is with ourselves?
To be a child again….or at least being able to let go sounds wonderful! Enjoyed your pics!
I love this line: Instead of focusing on where we fall-short, I believe it’s time to look at where we excel.” So much to think about
What an awesome post! I’ve been blessed by reading it. You are something else indeed!
Oh this is a very true and sweet post that I like very much. 😉
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Beautiful…the pure white snow, the laughter, the peace, the fun…..and yes the perspective change. With Christ, we are winners. May we clean off the goggles and see Him clearly…..and laugh, be silly, find that inner peace from Him….and enjoy every moment just letting go. 🙂
Thanks for the reminder.
Not being overwhelmed…that’s what I need to hear as we get read to move in 10 days.(10? 10!) Appreciating what we have – thanks for this good reminder before we move. (although it does remind me that my kids are praying for at least one snowfall before we move South 🙂