"People tend to think their circumstances determine the quality of their lives. So they pour their energy into trying to control those situations. They feel happy when things are going well, and sad or frustrated when things don't turn out as they'd hoped. They rarely question this correlation between their circumstances and feelings. Yet it is possible to be content in any and every situation. Put more energy into trusting Me and enjoying My Presence. Don't let your well-being depend on your ... Read More about Contentment {day 4 in a series}
Contentment & Gratitude {day 3}
I've been sharing with you how God has been working on my heart regarding contentment. I am still struggling with this concept. Deep down in my heart I feel like I am content. I am so blessed. I'm so thankful. God has given us all we need and more. I can look around me and literally count the multitude of blessings. So, if I'm thankful for what I have, why do I keep wanting more? Why do I keep buying more? Is it habit? Is it something deep down I haven't discovered? Is it living in America ... Read More about Contentment & Gratitude {day 3}
Thomas Edison
The next character in our american history course that we are learning about is Thomas Edison!! He is quite a remarkable man to study! I have learned so much!! I have also realized that we haven't learned much about electricity and would like to study that further with the kids also! Learning always leads to more learning... Our main "text" for this is the biography of him from the Childhood of Famous Americans set, Thomas Edison: Young Inventor . We have loved these books and own a lot of ... Read More about Thomas Edison
Contentment & Thankfulness {day 2}
I have been very blessed to travel to several places around the world...Belize, southeast Asia, the projects of Hawaii. I'm an advocate for Compassion International. I visit the local food kitchen, I collect food for the needy. I see the need. It breaks me. It changes me. Then, I come home and buy more stuff. Ugh. It's a tension in me that I don't quite understand. I wonder...am I just trying to please others or their opinion of me by purchasing that new sweater to wear to ... Read More about Contentment & Thankfulness {day 2}
Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
"In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy." Brother David Steindle-Rast November is traditionally a month to give thanks. I love that. But, I am learning to cultivate a heart of contentment and thankfulness ALL year long. That is why I keep a gift list..a thankful journal...and take everyday pictures to remind myself to be thankful in the moment. Well, I have a confession. I cannot stick to a budget. I do not ... Read More about Happy November! {Contentment & Thankfulness}
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