Sometimes when I feel like that, I remember that making a decision and/or accomplishing a task, no matter how small, lifts the pressure - and then I act. That's why the picture of the bread machine to the left; I just ordered one, after months of being without one. I look forward to its arrival! I am capable of making breads by hand, but this handy time-saver has been sorely missed by me.
Of course, prayer and worship have a similar effect, as does creative pursuits. Here I am blogging, listening to declarations of who I really am, having just ordered the bread machine -- a tranquilizing triumvirate!
Minding the Minutia
Speaking of making bread by hand, today I made my usual 100% whole-wheat bread from freshly ground flour. While I was in the kitchen I made a batch of chocolate fudge and of caramels. More pressure released...
Day two of school has come and gone rather placidly. Unfortunately I do not "feel" like I had a break during the Christmas vacation days, but rather like butter spread over too much bread. But, I crack on...
2013 Words
My 2012 words encouraged me throughout the year and were appropriate as we journeyed through many challenges, including hubby's job "going away," hubby interviewing for a new job and hubby being offered a great new job. One of my 2012 words is carrying over into 2013 - "hope" coupled with "dream." "Receive My peace" and "enjoy the process" are the remainder of my words for this new year. Pondersketching to come at a later date.
How do you get out from under it?
What are you looking forward to in 2013?
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