Serenity Under Fire

I don't think there is anything more serene then sitting next to a roaring campfire on a calm and quiet summer day. Life really is about the simple things don't you think, at least it should be. That's the problem isn't it! We spend so much time focused on the things in life that draw the most attention and these things don't tend to be the things that bring us joy.

My summer and yours is drawing to an end. Soon all us teachers will return to work, church will pick up where it left off in June, and our kids lives will become much more structured. As parents our focus will shift from doing the things we enjoy to doing the things we must as part of our lives in a family. I know that this can be stressful so I have saved a seat for you here at my campfire. If you need to stop in for a visit feel free, there is always room for one more.

If you can't make it over to my place you can find this peace in the busy hubbub of your daily life if you remind yourself of the following three things on a regular basis.

1.) I don't need to do it all.
2.) What other people think is not important.
3.) I can never be perfect no matter how hard I try.

Give yourself a break this year from the expectations of others and life will give you a break from the unrealistic expectations you place on yourself.