Ending the past 3 weeks of upheaval, I feel like life is ready to wind down and become normal. If you could call it that. Can I tell you what makes this happen? Being at home is a huge hit, and that’s probably the major plus, but surrounding myself by the family God provided me with starting over 16 years ago.
Yep. My church family.
It was not on my radar, but we had a Harvest Party Sunday afternoon at a local corn maze and it was one of the most refreshing times. Thanks to all my church family who helped make this a success.
However, this got me to thinking about what Normal looks like. A friend provided me with some insight this morning, and it went along the line of:
“Don’t make quick decisions.”
I’m not one to quickly jump from where I am to what may need to be done next, but this sounded very appropriate. Along my years of ministry I’ve told many to not overreact and “take your time” deciding what to do next. It was good hearing the same advice shared with me!
Picking myself up, stepping forward and returning to life is the only way to define what’s normal.
Picking myself up, stepping forward and returning to life is the only way to define what’s normal. Click To TweetDefining Normal
As I look at my crowded and busy office, the stack of mail that needs to be handled, calls to be returned, and all those myriad pesky tasks that cannot wait for another day to pass… I make a quick decision. (Sorry, friend!)
I must define a “new normal”.
If anything, these past few weeks show me I’ve been living too close to me. I’ve been happy to do what needs to be done, and it’s painfully obvious that I need to spread the load. Some things cannot be handed off, mainly because I’ve picked up too many things to do. So I must narrow my focus, know where I’m headed, and learn to say “no”!
In other words, there are many that surround me that have skills that can help support the church family, and I need that help. Now. I’ve been hesitant to ask because we all have multiple spaces
My bride and I often swap out tasks based on whose plate is more full, as in, sometimes I cook and clean, sometimes she does… There is a secret! She’s better at it than I! The bigger secret?
New Normal? Here I come!