I was in the middle of making my list when the baby woke up… my first thought was “Bah, so obnoxious- I just want to finish this.”
No, no, NO! If my people start to feel more like a burden than a blessing IM DOING IT ALL WRONG.
2018- this year I just want less.
less fast … more slow
less rush … more savor
less heavy … more light
less noise … more quiet
less complication … more simplicity
less aimless … more intentional
less time management … more margin
less chaos … more peace
less to-do lists … more people-to-connect-with lists
less world … more God
less structure … more creativity
less condemnation … more grace
less hustle … more rest
less force … more delight
less worry … more prayer
less now … more patience
less consumption … more generous giving
less escape … more presence
less stuff … more experience
less indifference … more passion
less pride … more vulnerability
less quick meals … more slow-cooked and dinner table lingering
less grind … more restoration
less accomplishments … more connection
less taking for granted … more gratitude
less all over the place … more rooted
less legalism … more Jesus
less unmanageable … more livable
less band-aids … more healing
less dread … more contentment
less coffee … more sleep
less fear … more boldness
less flimsy … more grounded
less TV … more music
less expectations … more adaptability
less impulse … more wisdom
less irresponsible indulgence … more self control
less timidity … more bravery
less anxiousness … more serenity
less fragmented … more attached
less multi-tasking … more mindfulness
less frantic … more calm
less luke-warm … more fiery hot
less efficiency … more appreciation
less receiving … more serving
less distraction … more awake
less molded and manufactured … more dreams and ideas
less high-speed chase … more Sunday stroll
less control … more trust and faith
less exhausted … more refreshed
less obligations … more imagination
less rigid … more interruptible
less carnal pleasure … more spirit led joy
less all-day every-day … more sabbath
less numbing … more feeling deeply
less empty heart places … more living water
less depleted … more soul filling
less stiff and fixed … more accommodating
less my house is too messy … more imperfect hospitality
less too-busy … more devoted
less selfishness … more worship
less of more … more of less
