Ultimate Sacrifice

Lent is almost upon us, and every year I panic. "What if my sacrifice isn't good enough for God?" Honestly, God appreciates all sacrifices if they're made with a true heart but that hasn't stopped me from fretting. And...I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one who does.

For the first time ever, I'm prepared for my lenten sacrifice. I'm prepared because it's the hardest sacrifice I've ever considered, and I think I'm going to need time to think about it. Of course, there's been butter, coffee, sugar, and TV. But I think about God's sacrifice for us, how I'm feeling in my every day life, and how that effects his plans for me, and I think that I need to sacrifice something that will change me, so that I can be accepting of my journey. Perhaps more content in my every day life?

My sacrifice?

Stress.

Are you laughing yet? Don't worry -I have some action steps in mind that will allow me to be successful, but that's why I've already decided. Planning ahead, and all that. Conquering stress in my life (especially right now) isn't going to be easy, but I'm determined to do it for God, TMV, family, AND MYSELF. Which is why I'm trying to return to center, and am back writing at Priester's Peace. :)

xo.

Return to Center

Hi! It's been a while. And you know what? It shouldn't have been.

After a very eye opening, grace-filled coffee chat with a friend, I realize that I haven't been truly present in this space -MY space -in a very long time, and that MY space (free of judgement, time constraints, and full of laughter) is what my life needs (in addition to meditation, more yoga, less caffeine and noise...but that's for a different day). More clearly defined as an authentic space for myself. It's nice when you join me (whoever you may be, however you may be), but I'm here for myself. That's why I started Blogging all those years ago -because I needed it, and thankfully I can reflect on the person I was when I started Priester's Peace, and appreciate the journey I've taken from then to now. I desire to authentically live and remember my life PEACEFULLY, and my personality requires that (right now) to be done extrinsically.

And even more honestly, maybe I hope that you'll read this and give yourself permission to live an authentic life, too.

So, with a closing message that's as much for me as it is for you: chin up, and take a deep breath.

xo.

Oh -Hello, There!

Oh....

Oh my!

Oh my, my sweet blog!  I'm so sorry I've neglected you for so very long.

I hope it softens the ache to know that I've missed you too.  And...

And well...

I've been cheating on you, my sweet blog.  Yes -I know you're upset.  But since I never talk to you about food, I've decided to start a food blog.  But -don't be upset.  We'll still be together.  But if you miss me, you can find me at The Zen Cookie.

I have standards, though.  I'm not going to talk about my life.  I'll still keep all of my best stories for you, I promise.



xo