Category: five-minute friday

Five Minute Friday: When Seasons Change

The first thing that came to mind was the “change” aspect of this week’s topic.  Many have seen that email forward that talks about friends being in your life for a reason or a season.  Life stages are sometimes described as seasons.
My point?  Life changes.  And change is okay.  We tend to balk at change, resist it and fight hard against it.  But switch up are good, healthy and they’re nothing new.
Jesus, when He walked on this earth, was only here for a season, a short time.  Less than 34 years.  And the main part of his ministry only happened for the last 3.5 yrs; a fraction of his lifetime.  But He didn’t question His heavenly Father.  Rather, Jesus stepped into His role and got right to work. I’m also reminded of John the Baptist.  His disciples were jealous of Jesus’ following.  John had to remind his boys time and time again that his main duties were to lead people to Someone else, not to attract all the attention for keeps. 
So, it’s okay if there are different seasons in my life.  It’s okay if nothing stays the same.  I need to be willing to trust God’s leading.  I need to also launch into a new season with a heart full of willingness to just do whatever needs to be done.
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Well, this was definitely a different kind of post for me.  But it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw today’s fmf topic.  Since I’m trying to be a more honest blogger, I went with my first thoughts, rather than sift my brain for something else to say.  If you’d like to play along:

1–Just write for five minutes flat.  Throw all caution, grammar, editing & second-guessing to the wind and just write freely for five minutes.  Set a timer; it helps.
2–Go visit, read and encourage someone else.  I was inspired by Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama–thank you!  (or click on the button below)

Five Minute Friday: Deep Breath

We tend to take deep breaths before starting into something different.  Before changing course, changing action.

Deep breath to push with the next contraction.  Deep breath to slow down heart rate after exercising.  Deep breath before uttering a heartfelt and honest confession aloud.  Deep breath to slow down the sobs and the stream of tears.  Deep breath to just relax and take a minute.

I take a deep breath to inhale the scent of mint hot chocolate.  I take a deep breath just because I can.  Thank God for good lungs–not everyone has a pair that function so well.  I also take a deep breath just before changing a foul diaper.  Whew–those can be nasty!

Deep breathing means reaching down deep inside of yourself.  Like pulling the air out from your toes and going forward.  A deep breath is also sometimes referred to as a cleansing breath.  Try it right now.

Inhale deeply.

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Exhale deeply.

See what I mean?  It’s one of the easiest way to take a pause, a mini-break, even when you don’t have a full minute to sit down.  It’s a great tool to use to help you slow down and just reflect.  An entire prayer can be said as you breath deep.

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I’m really enjoying these five minute posts.  I look forward to the next topic, because I know that I will be challenged differently than I usually am during the rest of the week.  If you’d like to play along:

1–Just write for five minutes flat.  Throw all caution, grammar, editing & second-guessing to the wind and just write freely for five minutes.  Set a timer; it helps.
2–Go visit, read and encourage someone else.  I was inspired by Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama–thank you!  (or click on the button below)

Five Minute Friday: Motherhood Should Come With…

Many things, really.  Not designed to make parenting a breeze, per se, but rather lessening the things that waste you so that you can devote yourself to your family better.
It should come with just enough money.  None to waste nor spend on big ticket designer items.  But rather enough to never worry about what to eat and when and which bill will be paid first.  And enough to at least start a rainy day fund.
It should come with an unlimited recipe resource.  So that great, tasty & healthy meal is always within reach.  When you need to be able to create supper out of pantry leftovers.  For when you need to quickly throw together a potluck dish, an appetizer or a snack for a friend who just dropped by unannounced.
It should come with enough time.  Not that days or weeks need to be any longer than 24-7.  But enough time for 8 hours of sleep.  Enough time to shower and comb hair.  Enough time to kiss and hugs husband and children and play for hours on end.  Enough time to clean and cook and make it out to appointments on time.  Enough time to just love freely without feeling like you need to cram all your love and lessons into a few moments.
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This was my second Five-Minute Friday post.  I’m glad to have made it through, as I’ve been plagued by a migraine all Thursday.  The rules are simple:
1–Just write for five minutes flat.  Throw all caution, grammar, editing & second-guessing to the wind and just write freely for five minutes.  Set a timer; it helps.
2–Go visit, read and encourage someone else.  I was inspired by Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama–thank you!  
Happy blogging!

Five Minute Friday: If I Knew I Could, I Would…

Write regularly.  I’d maintain a personal blog, but also have a couple side writing jobs.  Something that will help bring in a little extra money to the household.  Not looking to be millionaires, but getting the debt paid off is a priority here.  I don’t want writing to be relegated to just a job though.
I’d write for others.  I’d share my ups and downs of living for and with Jesus.  I’d share some of the better tips
I’ve learned and received and developed since becoming a parent.  I’d write just to express myself.
At the same time, let me also say that I have no desire to pen a novel, at this point.  Would I ever write a book?  Perhaps, as long as I had a clear path and direction ahead of me.  And support.  Can’t forget the importance of support.
As I get older and (hopefully) wiser, I’m learning that words are only effective when they’re said and/or written down.  If I want to make an impact, I’ll have to start by saying something impactful.  This is a great starter forum.  
But I think I’d actually want more. 
Wow.  I said it out loud.
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And that was my very first Five-Minute Friday post.  The main rule is this:
Write your heart out for five minutes straight, forgetting about perfection & editing.  (There are other things, like linking back to the person who referred you, etc.  Once I sort myself out, I’ll let you know where and how to link up.  In the meantime, I can say that I found this on The Gypsy Mama’s blog. )