Post 3

LOOK OUT! I am on a role people. Day 3 towards my calmer lifestyle!

So here is what I will add to my blogs about my word. I am going to add the moment of calmness I found in this day. Here it is:

I got a Nook for Christmas, and it is like the best invention ever! I mean, could I get any lazier by saying I no long can turn the pages of a book? Well...can I just say e-readers make it so incredibly easier to read while exercising! I got on the elliptical for 50 minutes today and read while working out. It made the time pass by so quickly and oh my, was it calm! By far the calmest part of my day. Normally my workouts are when I teach Jazzercise and when you are teaching you can't really relax while you work out. Now, I don't know of many people who really relax when they work out, but y'all know what I mean right? So here I am on my elliptical, in a total calm bliss! What was I reading? Well, I have three books on my nook right now: Living a Life of Balance, The Freedom Writers Diaries, and Breaking Dawn (aka the last book in the Twlight series). I've decided to re-read Breaking Dawn...yes I said RE-read because I have read all of the books in the series. However, this weekend ALL that came on the movie channels was Twilight and New Moon....and then of course that made me want to watch Eclipse. So I decided in preparation for what is sure to be a CRAZY movie for the fourth book (which is being filmed as two separate films) I am going to re-read it so I can remember. Plus, it's mindless reading that is just pure entertainment. All that blabbing aside...I read the book while working out and it made me CALM! Whoo!

It's amazing how hard you will work towards your word when you constantly keep it on your mind.

The Bible verse I have chosen for today is:

"They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven." Psalm 107:30

I think this verse is fitting for today, specifically in my instance of calm today.

"They were glad when it grew calm...." Am I glad when things are calm? Yes. However, isn't there a little part of us that thrives on the crazy drama in our lives that keeps us in a tizzy? Then, isn't it exhausting once we realize how much energy that we put forth towards this drama that we really had no business dealing with? Maybe you aren't like that...but I'd be lying to myself if I said I wasn't like that at times.

I will take this away from this verse: I need to rejoice in the calm moments in my life, rather than the drama filled moments of my life, or in some cases other peoples lives. I think the more I practice that, the more I will realize that drama is, "so five minutes ago." (That was a reference from Clueless...sigh)

"...and he guided them to their desired haven." Of course, this verse is taken out of context and the "he" that is spoken of is not Jesus. However, I like to look at it that way because I think he does guide us to this haven. For me, the haven is a worry free, anxiety free place. So, this makes complete sense! If I calm my life down, God will lead me to my haven of no worry and no anxiety. Oh hallelujah that sounds amazing.

This verse speaks volumes, and I know we all can have different interpretations. I would love to know your thoughts. I know some of you on your blogs are doing this very same thing. Embracing one word to guide you through 2011. I don't know about you but one word seems way less overwhelming that a list full of resolutions. This trend is kinda cool.

As I sit here typing I am put to the ultimate test of my calmness. My Memphis Tigers are playing, it isn't on TV, and I'm watching the scores role in on my iPhone using my nifty ESPN sports zone app (its free btw all iPhone users!) Can I remain calm and watch the scores and not the game. Well, if the point spread stays like this, I sure can. Go Tigers!

Thank you to all the people who have left me sweet comments either on my blog or on facebook. Your inspiration is a big help.

Until post 4! (Watch out it just might be tomorrow!)

Mrs. KB