I am attempting a mindset shift. I am fully leaning into joy. That’s my word of the year for 2024, by the way. Joy. I desire to unite my will with Christ’s and fully live out my life in the joy that the Lord gives. This means for me adding more things that enrich my life. Time with friends, exploring outdoors, and attempting to rejoice in the mundane. Living completely in the present, and “laughing at the days to come.”
The idea is to live in an abundance mindset. Seeing all the things around me that are worth doing– besides surfing the internet. Believe me, I have greatly profited from being online. I have met so many amazing people and learned things I wouldn’t have otherwise. There are online ministries that have deeply impacted my spiritual life. I can support small businesses through social media. I can evangelize and connect with others. I can look for support for something specific when I can’t find anyone in my immediate community. There is SO much free learning on the internet; it is amazing!
Too much of a good thing can hurt you, though. So I am choosing more. Choosing the harder thing.
to step out of my comfort zone and go on a walk or hike.
to do the laundry because it glorifies the Lord to take care of my family.
to put down the phone in line at the store.
to look into people’s eyes.
to really listen when people speak.
Lord, grant me the grace to do so.
