Being still.

Being still. For me this is so darn hard. I’m an extrovert. Love to go. Do. I love people. Conversations. But being still. Ha. Me? Well I’ve done it. I have sat still. Learned that it’s ok. to be still. Because our world has been called to be still. It’s hard. For most of us. Do you wonder why all this has happened? How have you handled your stillness? Have you embraced it? Or allowed the stillness to hinder you. Have you taken advantage of the time you have been given? To find your purpose. Quality time with your spouse, kiddos. Setting goals. Finish something you have put off. Found a new workout. Created a new recipe. Cleaned out. Found quiet time. The list goes on. Now is the time more than ever to truly live life to the fullest.

I have gotten that time. To do what I have always wanted to do. Work from home and create. In so many ways. Writing out my goals.. It feels so good. This time was needed. For me to focus on what truly matters in my life. To embrace this uncertain season and be thankful for time. Stillness. Letting go of the busyness of life. Sweet time with my hubby and kiddos. Driving each other somewhat crazy. I would not trade this time. Loving every second. Having virtual chats with my family, gym fam, friends, my ww fam, my preschool kiddos, and my church fam. The things that I have always taken for granted are now being cherished.

I do miss it. Going to school everyday with my little campers, seeing my best friend everyday, my precious FA friends. Going to the gym. Jazzercise class. I miss running around. Shopping. Attending my ww workshop. Wednesday and Sunday church. Girl’s night. I miss people. I miss the interactions. I miss the boys coming home from school telling me about their day. I miss the car rides with my Cali to and from work. I do miss it all. But I’m not sad about it. Embracing it.

Life is going to be full of trials. Up and downs. Good times. Not so good times. How we come out of this is the most important. How we handle this crazy time. Being strong for the ones we love. Also knowing it’s ok to just be ok. Not perfect. Imperfectly perfect. You will never be the perfect wife, mom, sister, friend, employee, teacher, person, all the things. The only one that is capable of that. Jesus. So take a deep breath. Find JOY in this. Give yourself GRACE. Know that you are amazing. You are doing incredible. You are beautiful. You are enough. You are flippin phenomenal. Period.

We will get through this. One day at a time. With much GRACE. LOVE. STRENGTH. He is in control.

What are my April goals? Check out my Youtube video below.