I've been working on breathing more deeply and was struck by how I must inhale to exhale - which seems obvious. But there have been times in my life that I have tried to exhale more than I inhale. Let me explain!
Growing up I found great rewards internally and externally when I would give, help, achieve, please and work hard. These were my exhale - my way of giving out to meet needs and care for others. There are fewer rewards to resting. It always felt like a waste of time! I kind of resented having to sleep - wasting so many hours of the day.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has taught me the value of what I saw as unproductive time. Silence, stillness, space where there are no demands - no earning, striving, trying to prove anything. Grace and unconditional love from the God who is Love have become the breath in my lungs that I need to inhale deeply! It is in these spaces that I learn who I am and my priorities for life giving, meaningful days. God's care and perspective is the inhale that I need so desperately before I can live outwardly my purpose with clarity again.
May today have some spaces to be still and reconnect with the One who knows and love us all deeply. To inhale purpose, peace, clarity, wisdom, life and love so we can exhale the comfort, gratitude, joy and beauty we have received in the unique place and ways we are made to shine!
Blessed Sunday, friends!
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