As I write this post, I’m struggling a bit. Do you ever have a day when you want to crawl back into bed and pull the covers up over your head…and stay there…for 4 days? I guess you could say, I’ve already had enough of this week. My soul is tired. Sometimes life is like that. The to do lists and the weight of daily responsibilities have a way of taking a toll sometimes.
I think this occurs when one gets too much of something – even if that something is good – and too little of something else. Life gets a bit out of balance. If the Enough Life is the sweet spot between too little (scarcity) and too much (excess), I have to wonder what have I had too little of lately and of what have I had too much?
| Too Much | Too Little |
|---|---|
| Unrealistic expectations | Unstructured time |
| Work | Time with people I love |
| Hypervigilance | Walking with the dog |
| Constant production | Soaking time with Jesus |
| Housework | Sleep |
I feel a bit out of breath.
That makes me think of the creation story recorded in the Bible. In the second chapter of Genesis we are told that the LORD God breathed into Adam’s nostrils and Adam became a living being. The breath of life. Yes, that’s what I need right now. My soul needs a fresh breath. The kind of breath that is refreshing and life-giving.
I realize that I have let the ever-present to do lists get more than enough attention at the expense of the things that are life-giving for me, things that nourish my heart and soul. Therefore, I will add life-giving activities to the very top of my To Do List this week…well, right after my nap.
What gives your soul breath? What is life-giving for you right now?
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