a drought. . .

Life sure has a way of taking twists and turns, doesn't it?!  I haven't had much creative mojo flowing here as it evidenced by the severe lack of posts. While the desire has lurked underneath the surface, there just has not been energy or time to give. It's been a season of drought in that sense.

As much as I would love for that to change, I so have to figure out a way to allow myself time & set aside energy. It's one of those things that just won't happen unless I make a plan for it.

Yesterday I decided that my day would be a Sabbath day of rest. It's been on my mind for while lately to be intentional about making that a priority. My home was quiet and I spent a few hours reading, napping and then in the evening decided I would attempt a card. I had been gifted some burlap from a dear friend and have been anxious to use it. This was the result. It's for a dear friend who is celebrating his 60th birthday this year.

I don't know when I'll return to my crafting space. Although with Mother's Day just a few days away, that would be a good reason to return. Maybe this season of drought will be brought to an end, one card at a time. Maybe it will require the intentional watering of creativity, just a little at a time, one hour a day, in order for this season of drought to end and a season of luscious abundance to be ushered in. The least I can do is to try?!

Until the next time, I'll leave also another thought that I'm pondering today:  "In contrast to our way of thinking (that our day begins when we awaken in the morning), in the Hebrew rhythm of life, our day begins when we go to bed. While we sleep, God works on those things that worry us, concern us, that are a part of our lives over which we have little or no control. Then, when we awaken in the morning, we are already behind in our day because God has already been at work and has a 6- 7- or 8- hour head start on the day." In what ways would it change the way I view my day if I were to embrace the Hebrew rhythm of living?