Rest.
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To stop doing, stop running, stop trying…but to just be.
I run from rest like a doe runs from the barrel of a shotgun. Stillness raises anxiety.
I don’t know why, but I always have to be doing.
But I’m tired…and I just want to live this one life well
To smile…genuinely smile. To enjoy life. To spread my wings and fly. To not be afraid of tears and pain. To embrace all of life.
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I want to find
that place
where my soul
breathes
a deeply, contented
sigh.
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This year I rest.
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I love your word. Mine is LOVE.
Love Christ more and from that all else flows.
Love it, and it is so hard…
My “word” is Be Present.
This really resonates with me too, Jess. Looking forward to following along with you in your journey.
LOVE your one word! Great choice! (By the way, I’m making free ‘one word’ buttons if you would like me to make one with your word… details here… )http://www.onlyabreath.com/2012/01/one-word-2012-veggietales-and-free-buttons-for-your-one-word/
Happy new year!
Melanie
Beautiful thoughts and words. You made me want to just slow down and be in God’s presences today:)