Who fills your bucket?
A friend once told me that we all walk around in life carrying a bucket. It holds our energy, our love, our time, our effort. We give and give and give from this bucket everyday. If we let it run out there is nothing left. I try to remember to refill my bucket everyday.
What are the tasks that you make sure to do everyday? Gardening is one of my daily chores. Then there is email of course, along with reading, homework, housework. I cook every day (almost every day). I am good at these things because I practice them, but sometimes they wear me out.
These are the items that you can check off your list, to give a sense of accomplishment and a sense that the list is getting smaller. Other things, though, are more intangible, and still influence our habits and attitudes. They can work to make us happier or keep us down. It is important to keep a balance. How do you keep your balance?
Every day I begin my day (still with my head on the pillow) with a prayerful review of my day. It helps me to get me head around what I need to accomplish and reminds me that I don’t have to do it alone. God is with me. Who do you plan your day with?
Everyday I try to remember to find someone to encourage, to wish well or to visit with. I try to notice the good weather if we have it, be thankful for my home, my health and my family. Being intentional about caring, even just being nice, improves my mood and gets me out of the funk I sometimes find myself in. It keeps me positive. How do you stay positive?
Everyday I try to take some time for myself. This usually happens in the garden in the morning with my coffee. Sometimes it’s a nap on Sunday afternoon. Maybe its designated time to read something that is not required reading. I need this time, we all do, to rest and recuperate.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
See you in Church,
Pastor Jennie
