Take the Exhale

Dear Sisters,

I hear you.

The slow pace was welcomed.

The discovery of a new rhythm was timely.

The mindset of daily gratitude revived you.

The desire for an exhale has arrived.

Acknowledge the desire.

Find out what you need to breathe.

I went to sleep Sunday night.

Full of Energy.

But for what?

I’m learning to name the unnamed thing.

I’m not that good at it yet.

But.

I am craving my sweet spot. I am craving the intersection of service, content and community. My imagination always has to do with serving people, alongside people. I wrote a ton of letters to olders and to the women in my life on Monday. No, that didn’t do it. I am glad I did it, but that didn’t feed the desire.

I popped up on Tuesday morning and reached out to two leaders in my life and offered what I have to offer. I asked my bible study girls if I can plan a retreat for us. I set aside time with my mom to brainstorm about a creative business together. This began to tap the desire. I’m learning to name the unnamed thing. 

What is your desire? Can you name it?

I’m itching to start living again. My extrovert side is lonely. I’m already planning future dates and trips with friends and the kids.

I am grateful for so many things. But I need an exhale on the beach. Blessings and hardships are holding hands. I can choose the direction.

I am anxious and thinking about what is next. What is God teaching me? Trust and letting go.

I yearn for the beach and date night. I am sad for some of my family and friends. I miss my mom.

I am enjoying work from home and having my son at home. He is my last one!

Slow down was nice but now I am in a funk. I am leaning into the Lord. What is next?

What is your desire?

Write it down. Pursue it. With one small step today.

What is your one small step today?

Send a text to find out how you can serve.

Journal about what you will bring with you (into what’s next?) and what you will leave behind.

Figure out if your life is in line with your values. Any decisions to make?

What kind of courage may you need?

What is in your way? Consider the roadblocks.

Is it your mindset? Is it fear? Are you stubborn?

Is it time to let go of control?

Is it time to simply acknowledge the gifts of God in your life?

Is it time to do the thing you know that you are supposed to do?

Take the Exhale.

The slow pace was welcomed.

The discovery of a new rhythm was timely.

The mindset of daily gratitude revived you.

The desire for an exhale has arrived.

Name the unnamed thing.

Write it down. Pursue it.

Take the Exhale.

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