Friday, April 12, 2013

Here


 
Here. This is where I am right now. Not in the past that I find myself so desperately missing sometimes, not in the future where I wonder where this life will take me. I am here at this table writing these words. I am alive and I feel good. My kids are safe. My husband loves me. Here is where I should desire to be. Even when this moment passes and there is a new definition of here, that is where I should want to be. No stumbling over the past, no worrying about the future, but just enjoying the present and knowing that everything is going to be okay. It always is. I may not be very old, but I have lived long enough to know that. Here is the only moment that is in my control and the only moment I need to consider. Everything else will have its own here. Here as I stare out the window at the freshly budding leaves on the trees and the bright green grass of spring, I am happy.
 
 
 
Five Minute Friday is a blogging event started by Lisa-Jo Baker. Each Friday she picks one word to write about for five minutes, no editing, no backspacing, no overthinking. This week's word really spoke to me, and I actually had five minutes to do it, so I decided to join in. 
 

7 comments:

  1. Hi! What peace to live in the present and know that God has the rest. Loved reading your post. Blessings to you!

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  2. Hi, Lisa. I'm dropping by from Five Minute Friday. Great post. I like your blog, too. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Heidi

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  3. I've been following the FMF posts for several weeks, but never linked up until today. HERE is such a great prompt! Enjoyed your post! Be Blessed!

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  4. This is the first time I've heard about FMF, but LOVE the idea! Your post is so thought provoking. Being "here" is something my Hubby and I have really been working on appreciating. Such a great reminder!

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  5. It's such a beautiful thing to be content in the here and now. Have a blessed weekend!

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  6. "Here is where I should desire to be"--good words and so important in cultivating a heart of contentment and gratitude.

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  7. Glad you are happy while you are here.

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