This idea of “PURSUIT” has been on my “to blog” list for quite awhile.
Not sure what held me back, but perhaps waiting for the absolutely PERFECT image to go along with the thought! This photo was on facebook, and I immediately asked if I could use it! It is simply WHAT I WANT TO PURSUE to LIFE: Simple, Humor, Beauty, Relationships, Meaning, FUN. (Also, Seriously, who doesn’ love this picture?)
So I’ve titled this “Be a part of the PURSUIT,” and here is why: It seems that often when I’m listening to friends, my boys, neighbors, etc., (and looking in on my own life), we sometimes find ourselves unintentionally pursuing “things” or “activities” that are NOT WHAT WE ARE TRULY IN PURSUIT OF!
So…WHAT IF, WE ALL MADE THIS LIST OF WHAT WE WANT TO PURSUE… COMPARE IT to what WE ARE ACTUALLY DOING and then MAKE THE NEEDED COURSE CORRECTIONS?
So what if we truly do want a more “simple” life? Should we really have our kids in 3 activities, say yes to the PTO, the church choir and the company picnic committee? Anyone who knows me knows I’m BRILLIANT at saying yes to all of the above (sans the choir, replace with anything else that doesn’t require musical talent…)… WE HAVE A CHOICE! Imagine that? We don’t have to buy all of those “FUN” things at TARGET, and we don’t have to go out every night of the weekend. We CAN PURSUE what lines up with the LIFE WE WANT.
I’m going to work on my list… It may take more than a week- (I actually have a list, but need to review it in light of this photo and this idea… )- I think I need to make some adjustments!
Would love to hear about your PURSUITS!
GO FORTH and CONQUER THE LIFE YOU DESIRE!
(Photo credit: Kia Bondurant, Courtesy of her family/friends weekend, but happens to also be a fabulous photographer – www.kiabondurant.com)