So, it's been a while since I had the wherewithal to post.
My family and I have been traveling for the last few weeks, and are now just getting back in to the swing of things.
I just wanted to share a few things we did on the road to keep some of our toxic free living alive.
- we brought some liquid castile soap with us and bought some pump foamers to use at the house we were staying, as well as the living arrangements we had for the classes we were in
- we brought our hair soap and conditioner along
- carried water bottles with us everywhere, so we didn't have to buy or use single use plastic water bottles
- I bought new mineral foundation at a health food store (because I lost mine, we think at a hotel)
-found an awesome store that sold organic conscience items - I got some Scotch nail polish that I've been on the look out for almost forever...(I'll write a post on in in a little while), we got some organic cashews with cacao nibs. They had some awesome stuff I wanted to get my son, like organic paint powder that you just add water to in order to finger paint (or with a paint brush) and things like that. If anyone is ever in Jordan Village in Ontario, go to the Amazing Day store!
- when we had to buy groceries, we made sure to make them as health/organic conscience as possible
We were not perfect by any means. We definitely are feeling the detox from eating much that was processed/preprepared. It's not bad, but our digestive tracks are not happy with us. On the other hand, we did enjoy some foods that we have not had on our plates for close to two years.
Well, this wasn't a grand post, I'm working on thinking through the next few, so I hope you have a marvelous pre-fall day!
xo,
Bliss
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Shocking and Surprising
Lately, I've been filling my 'free' time with listening to Mark Driscoll sermons or reading some kind of theology related text. Prior to this, I'd been watching a few shows online that I enjoy. ...Ones that aren't exactly wholesome, but are strictly entertainment -like America's Next Top Model, or Bones.
Since I've stopped watching mindless TV shows, I've noticed that the rest of my days don't seem as mindless either. I have been struggling lately with finding meaningful things to do - or at least finding meaning and fulfillment in what I do. God has given me to amazing kids, a wonderful husband, and a grand house to take care of. So often, I forget that GOD gave it to me as a responsibility. I just get by and feel like my real calling is doing this and that outside of my home. While in some instances doing some stuff outside is what I should be doing, this season of life is grounded in my family and encouraging them to Christ-likeness.
So! About a month ago I started Driscoll's series on Ecclesiastes. The book of the Bible is all about how doing things is meaningless. Ha. Just what I needed to get out of my toxic funk. Honestly, it was a good kick in the pants. Everything we can do has been done. So, what is the end result? Fear God and keep His commands. Gain wisdom. Live to His glory.
Simple, right? bah. No. In one of the last in the series, I was challenged to read Church History. Know where the Church has been, learn from mistakes, etc. What fights and frustrations we have today are not new. How did our fathers of the faith deal with it? That's what I'm aiming to find out.
How is this shocking? Well, apparently as I was looking up books on Amazon to buy, I started talking to my husband about them. He looked at me as if I had grown a second head. Up until this point, I had not expressed any kind of interest in ancient history, nor really learning from others past mistakes and victories. I was kind of offended, but in the ensuing week, I've realized he was right.
I have needed to get out of my comfort zone and change. I've wanted to grow, but haven't been willing to put in the effort. I've been surprised. I've actually been liking the church history book I've been reading. I'm making mental notes to learn about the different church fathers in more detail....like Origen!
In getting out of this funk, I've started to see my family and house through a different lens. They ARE my privilege to take care of, not an annoyance to tolerate until I have time to myself.
What are you learning, lately?
xo,
Bliss
Since I've stopped watching mindless TV shows, I've noticed that the rest of my days don't seem as mindless either. I have been struggling lately with finding meaningful things to do - or at least finding meaning and fulfillment in what I do. God has given me to amazing kids, a wonderful husband, and a grand house to take care of. So often, I forget that GOD gave it to me as a responsibility. I just get by and feel like my real calling is doing this and that outside of my home. While in some instances doing some stuff outside is what I should be doing, this season of life is grounded in my family and encouraging them to Christ-likeness.
So! About a month ago I started Driscoll's series on Ecclesiastes. The book of the Bible is all about how doing things is meaningless. Ha. Just what I needed to get out of my toxic funk. Honestly, it was a good kick in the pants. Everything we can do has been done. So, what is the end result? Fear God and keep His commands. Gain wisdom. Live to His glory.
Simple, right? bah. No. In one of the last in the series, I was challenged to read Church History. Know where the Church has been, learn from mistakes, etc. What fights and frustrations we have today are not new. How did our fathers of the faith deal with it? That's what I'm aiming to find out.
How is this shocking? Well, apparently as I was looking up books on Amazon to buy, I started talking to my husband about them. He looked at me as if I had grown a second head. Up until this point, I had not expressed any kind of interest in ancient history, nor really learning from others past mistakes and victories. I was kind of offended, but in the ensuing week, I've realized he was right.
I have needed to get out of my comfort zone and change. I've wanted to grow, but haven't been willing to put in the effort. I've been surprised. I've actually been liking the church history book I've been reading. I'm making mental notes to learn about the different church fathers in more detail....like Origen!
In getting out of this funk, I've started to see my family and house through a different lens. They ARE my privilege to take care of, not an annoyance to tolerate until I have time to myself.
What are you learning, lately?
xo,
Bliss
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