Tis' the holiday season and busyness is everywhere. The stores are busy with people hustling and bustling about as they buy presents. Decorations are everywhere, and where there are decorations, there are obligations and parties. I look at my calendar and everyday has something attached to the date. Instead of finding joy in the days, I find myself feeling overwhelmed.
I am part of a year long enrichment program with some of my coworkers at the school district. It is titled "Inspired Leadership" and has already helped me find my center in many ways. We are encouraged to practice being "present" in all our endeavors and learn to say no to things that are merely obligations that take away our energy and give us no enrichment. Our sessions are led by a wonderful coach, Tamara Konrade. She helps us find the energy to be authentic and evaluate the motives behind decisions to help us all become better in our relationships with others and ourselves.
When I last was on the Blogging for Books website, I had recently attended one of her sessions. One book appealed to me and I ordered it right away, 30 Days to Peace has not disappointed. 30 Days to Peace is a one month creative journal published by Waterbrook. I am simply in joy over this lovely little book. I wrote the first few entries this week and already I feel much less harried. In fact, yesterday I had a stressful end to my work day and before getting into the car to come home I worked on a journal entry. I was amazed how much better, more centered and purpose driven I felt. Rather than just wanting to escape the moment I ran towards the tasks I had, and truly enjoyed them.
I would recommend 30 days to Peace to anyone who needs some comfort and quiet during this busy season. I truly feel that it has helped me find the joy of the season.
FTC disclaimer: I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.
About Me
- Laura Miller
- I am a recently retired high school educator who is learning to spend time doing what I want to do. This is a new challenge in its own sense. It's like walking into a buffet and knowing you can eat all you want and not get full or gain any weight and for once you have absolutely no idea what you want. But I look forward to the journey of figuring it out.
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