Gliding during the storm requires a lot more energy, persevering and staying power to make it through the miasma that distorts my mental screen and blurs my focus. I would love to say that I have a Jesus attitude when the ‘gale’ strikes... ya right! Who sleeps in the Stern of a boat when waves are jumping in the boat and fishermen … men of faith who, a few verses before, agreed to let the dead bury their dead and follow him soon after, when the heat of discipleship came on, wandered what on earth were they thinking to agree to pack up shop to hang out with Jesus. I often feel like that when I am tired, unattending my own life’s needs and when I forget that imitating Jesus’ lifestyle and living it fully requires strength that humanly I am no where close to bragging that I have even after spending so much time doing all the things that was suppose to win me God’s favour. Then I get to the point where I feel that I am no good to myself or anyone else and then of course God reminds me of the importance of rest, proper life management and the intricate connection between that and healing; self care and improving the quality of life, of living- which I had many times turned deaf ears to.
Transforming my thoughts, emptying my mind and eradicating my life of erroneous beliefs and taking on the role of proper self care are an ongoing task that warrants a lot of time, effort, energy and patience. There is no quick fix that is as guaranteed as tenderness and respect for one’s needs for refuelling, recharging and renewing the soul’s dwelling place and from my experience I know that the soul doesn’t like any old raggedy, haphazard treatment. Short cuts and speedy deliveries just don't cut it!
Going forward I intend to listen closely and follow through with my body when it speaks to me, softly and kindly and not wait until it starts bellowing at me to back off, or else!
Total self management of PMESS is vital for when even one of these parts deteriorates, disintegrates or fall off sync the whole system breaks down. Refuelling, recharging and renewing.
This is serious business and cannot be ignored, rushed, neglected or abandoned!
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