Day 16: April 27, 2017
Challenge: Plant something
Originally I wanted to plant a tree, but then I remembered that I know hardly anything about gardening and that planting a tree might be too big of an undertaking at this point in my life. So, I decided to plant roses because they are my mom's favorite flowers. Betsy helped a lot by preparing a little flower bed for me; which was an incredibly kind thing for her to do. The purpose of this challenge was two-fold: first to remind me that hard work is a thing that I need more often in my life, and second to remind me of the things that God has given us to make the world a beautiful place.
In the first case, I often find myself saying, about various things, "I really want to do that." Then I do a little research, realize how much work actually has to go into it, and then decide that it isn't worth it. I've started and quit a lot of projects because I don't like to work. It's good to have reminders that worthwhile things take time, planning, preparation, and, yes indeedy, a lot of hard work. If I want my roses to bloom, then I have to prune the bushes, weed, and water on a regular basis. What is worth that to me? What am I spending my time on? What else do I want in my life? If I want it so badly, then I should be more willing to do the work.
In the second case, I often find myself saying, about various things, "The world is such a horrible place." Then I get depressed and don't want to do anything. It is only when I take the time to look for and see the beautiful things that God has given me that I feel happy and peaceful. I can't even count the number of times that I was sitting inside moping about something awful when there was a beautiful sunset, or warm breeze, or flock of geese just outside my window. I was so focused on the misery, that I forgot to look for the lovely. Taking time to be in nature, to really see and appreciate God's creations, is something that I definitely need to do more often. No more excuses (except for despicable winter), I'm going to be outside for at least ten minutes every day. And, I'm going to do some work while I'm there!
Challenge: Plant something
Originally I wanted to plant a tree, but then I remembered that I know hardly anything about gardening and that planting a tree might be too big of an undertaking at this point in my life. So, I decided to plant roses because they are my mom's favorite flowers. Betsy helped a lot by preparing a little flower bed for me; which was an incredibly kind thing for her to do. The purpose of this challenge was two-fold: first to remind me that hard work is a thing that I need more often in my life, and second to remind me of the things that God has given us to make the world a beautiful place.
In the first case, I often find myself saying, about various things, "I really want to do that." Then I do a little research, realize how much work actually has to go into it, and then decide that it isn't worth it. I've started and quit a lot of projects because I don't like to work. It's good to have reminders that worthwhile things take time, planning, preparation, and, yes indeedy, a lot of hard work. If I want my roses to bloom, then I have to prune the bushes, weed, and water on a regular basis. What is worth that to me? What am I spending my time on? What else do I want in my life? If I want it so badly, then I should be more willing to do the work.
In the second case, I often find myself saying, about various things, "The world is such a horrible place." Then I get depressed and don't want to do anything. It is only when I take the time to look for and see the beautiful things that God has given me that I feel happy and peaceful. I can't even count the number of times that I was sitting inside moping about something awful when there was a beautiful sunset, or warm breeze, or flock of geese just outside my window. I was so focused on the misery, that I forgot to look for the lovely. Taking time to be in nature, to really see and appreciate God's creations, is something that I definitely need to do more often. No more excuses (except for despicable winter), I'm going to be outside for at least ten minutes every day. And, I'm going to do some work while I'm there!
Plant roses! #40daysto40 #birthdaychallenge #yellow #yellowandpink #pink #alwayswantedsome #Betsydidmostofthework pic.twitter.com/m1jyhO7Pvu— Stacy Mayren (@StacyLeeSnider) April 28, 2017
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