Week of March 25th - March 31st
I am
Someone who is thankful Jesus rose from the grave
As I write this, it’s Sunday afternoon after a long day of church, family, and food. It’s Easter after all, and those elements are the trifecta that constitute this holiday. In the past I’ve been disappointed in the message because it’s felt inauthentic and forced. Perhaps I’m biased, but the service at Exchange Church this year was amazing. I definitely thought that last year, too. If you’re Christian you know Easter is the Super Bowl. Pastors and churches leave it ALL on the proverbial field. I won’t say it’s any different at my church, but Pastor Josiah met me where I needed to be met and reminded me of the gospel in ways I needed to be reminded. I am ashamed to say I take the resurrection for granted, like obviously Jesus rose from the dead, so what? SO WHAT? Do I even hear myself?! When was the last time someone I knew rose from the dead? It’s kind of a huge freaking deal. And I water it down, forget abut it actually, so, so often. Many Bible stories feel like fantasy to me, as if these accounts were made up. Today I felt the weight of the reality of the gospel. That Jesus rose from the grave, that He is alive, and the same power that rose Him from the dead lives in us. Also, a key thing to remember is that it’s very normal to doubt. The people who literally saw Jesus after he rose doubted. Doubting is part of the gospel story and it’s something God can handle. If you find yourself questioning or want to listen to what Easter even means, here is a link to the service I attended today: The Day Death Died - I can assure you it is something I will re-listen to often so I am consistently reminded of what the resurrection means for me.
I want to be
Someone who is forward thinking
What I mean when I say forward thinking is considering the actions I take today that will impact my future. James Clear posted the following question on Monday, “Is what I’m about to do today connected to what I’m going to value over the long-term?” It’s a question I think about after a decision has been made, or in the in between when I am wishing I had thought it while at a crossroad. How does one habituate being mindful and less impulsive? I don’t think there is a straightforward solution, but it’s something I am seeking to imbed in my day to day.
I bought
Potential dresses for a Friday wedding event:
At this point, whatever fits is what I’m going with.
These earrings are definitely keepers though, I’ve decided that I’m in my pearl era.
This is the third pre-order book I’ve purchased this year and I am sooooo HYPED. The New Happy is a newsletter I look forward to every morning. It delivers me bite size pieces of inspiration to start and think about throughout my day. When I saw they were publishing a book the confirm purchase button was the only option!
I want to buy
I am due for a haircut and a highlight touch up, which means I won’t be able to afford anything else to buy for the foreseeable future.
I am doing
Miami
I went to Miami TWICE in one week. And I have officially hit my quota for the first half of the year. Some of the notable outings were Pura Vida in South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Omakai Sushi in Wynwood, and El Patio (Lol). My favorite thing about Miami is I get to speak Spanish and not come off like a try-hard. It’s simply the best and I need to get down there more often. Someone hold me accountable!
To do
Free writing
It is so liberating to just let it out on the page. Whether typing or writing on paper, the benefits for me are equal and I would like to do it more habitually. I’ve been writing more these past couple of weeks and I want to continue the habit. I encourage you to try it, too.
