MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY...BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS

Yesterday was Mothers Day...a day I took time off from writing, spending countless hours online, cleaning, and all the other things that I believe I must do in a day before I can consider it productive.

My husband and children cooked, cleaned, and spoiled me like crazy. Not wanting to go out I was allowed to relax all day, which included some reading, napping, and just enjoying their company. But today the week has begun anew and we've been blessed with the start of a brand new day.

Sometimes its difficult to get motivated after you've had fun time, down time, or family time. You can find yourself resenting the start of a new week where you have to get back into the swing of things. Back to the job, back to the traffic, back to dealing with the boss, the hectic schedules of a work week, and everything else that comes along with that.

But it is these moments that allow us to appreciate the downtime, family time, and vacation. Without the hectic schedules and daily living of the work week, we would take the beautiful times for granted. Would they not lose their meaning and purpose if we were granted these days more often? Somehow I think they would no longer hold that special something, which allows us to anticipate these precious days.

So as you start your week anew, as you get back into the swing of things, be appreciative for what you are currently going through and what lies ahead. Just know that these moments allow you to appreciate the highs in life. Be thankful for the traffic, as this is your opportunity to have some me time, or more time to spend in His presence. Be thankful for the job, because there are others wishing they had one. Be thankful for the hectic schedules, you have your freedom and the ability to be in the world living your life. Be thankful for every moment in time as you get back into the swing of things.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).


JUST WRITING MY DREAMS,C. Michelle Ramseywww.cmichelleramsey.com