We did it.
All kids are all in school. Even, presumably, the two in college; and the tallest one who’s in North Carolina.
I now sit with this moment that I’ve projected tasks into for weeks. “When school starts I will have more structured time to get done what I need to get done.” Often said in the context of getting together with important people… and working a new family budget… and exercise. So here it is. The moment.
I hit my knees and listen to Amazing Grace (my theme song! A gift of the moment on Pandora) and let myself become absorbed in the grace and guidance of God’s Holy Spirit.
My fabulous husband has put on his suit-costume and gone to fight the battles of his work. I pray for him to get the peace and progress he so desires.
I installed Jack onto the new, clean school bus with his buddy Jack E., and together they’re now-giddy with excitement. I saw Riley bouncing through her gigantic 8th Grade hallway with Aine and Maddie. She was instantly in her element. She mouthed to me with wide eyes, “why are you HERE?” I smiled and winked, satisfied that I embarrassed her already on the first day of school.
Now I am here in my office, committed and motivated to getting strong control of what’s next. I need ritual and rhythm. A rhythm I must build with intent.
Arms stretched wide in gratitude and joy and openness. I intend to soar and glide through the start of a new season of opportunity; creating new Intentional Rhythm.
A rhythm that I must build: to ensure progress, that true priorities are met, that we laugh and grow. A rhythm that allows for a keen awareness of God’s pressings on our mind and heart toward His goals. Through my heart, I listen to His desires for my growth and life. I celebrate the ultimate freedom to be open to His plan as I pursue my hearts’ desires. Strong, safe, creative, family. Healthy, yes, healthy inside and out. Through and through. Accomplishing the great things I am meant to do. Using the gifts I’ve been given to help and to make a difference. I place my desires on Him, and through Him, my heart’s desires are fully met! Crazy, right?
I can expect more of myself only because of the strength I get from supernatural love. It’s All Connected. I am the physical link between my actions and my desires … and I am also the obstacle.
So I am intentional about starting the work with a devoted heart, asking to be consumed and opened to God’s voice on my day and how to spend my time. Intentional means I plan it so it doesn’t plan me. Rhythm means the plan is soothing in it’s pace and I can keep the beat.
Summer’s been a blast. Flying by the seat of our pants, celebrating daily. All as it should be.
Now, I have a serious need for that Intentional Rhythm. A rhythm keeps us in tune, in time, in unity. It requires a sheet of well-orchestrated music. I point my face upward, and let the music fill my blood stream. I listen and hear. I write my strategy.
