Negativity Fast...

As part of the study I am doing over Lent, we are encouraged to go on a fast from our negativity.

This does not mean being an ostrich and putting my head in the sand, and ignoring the issues of life. Nor does it mean backing away from dealing with people/relationships in a respectful and authentic manner.

It does mean, actively pursuing a positive way of thinking.

Easy right?

I wish.

See what I mean?

I would find this activity slightly easier if I lived in a Jacksonesque bubble, somewhere away from reality and the world around me. But I don't. There is traffic, builders, joiners, plumbers, children, adults, banks, mobile phone companies a census to get my head around....

So what am I doing today to help me in my pursuit?

I am using a 5 letter word to aid me.

Yes, I am saying THANK a lot.

I give thanks for the ability to drive.

I give thanks for the luxury of having builders working on my house.

I give thanks for the freedom to have my children at home with me on a daily basis.

How do you stay on top of negative thoughts?

So you found me....

... and how nice it is to be found by you!

I have decided, somewhat rashly and not really thinking through the consequences of it, to give up Facebook and Twitter for Lent.

Now.... just so you know. I NEVER observe Lent, in fact truth be told I baulk at most religious holidays. I am swept into Christmas and Easter not through my own convictions.

But this year, I am reading a book by Steve Backlund and his wife Wendy, over the Lent period. Just because. To do something different, something untried in my life. To stretch a new muscle and see what happens.

The book is called Igniting Faith in 40 days.

While faith is something I do need to relight in my life. There are many more areas of my life that I have let die down over the past 3 years.

I am seeking passion, the fire of life. To be re-envisioned, to explore, what am I here for?

Is there something more to me, than Jesus lover, mum, wife, home educator? Or is it through playing those roles, that I am something more?

Who knows?

So here I am, and here you are....

Where to next?

Who knows?

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