Today I hope you get a lot of your goals accomplished in the home while listening.
Here is the assignment from the Refinement Lesson, which begins approximately at minute 59 on the video. I do hope you will be watching the rest of the video, as it generally deals with refinement.
You may do them all in one day, or take one a day.
Day 1: Have a deliberate resting time between tasks.
Day 2: Walk a length (hallway, driveway) according to the suggestion in the video.
Day 3: Write your to-do list in a careful way.
Day 4: Attempt a one-page newsletter just for you, as a record of your thoughts. (See sample below)
All Days: Give up the practices of being cynical, sardonic, sarcastic, critical, accusing, condemning, and hasty, sharp replies.
*Substitute for the above: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control (Galations 5:22)
This is not my newsletter, but a lovely sample from a friend!!
8 comments:
maybe that deliberate break between tasks - I would finally be able to slow down! :)
Hello Lydia,
I knew I had a new video of yours, so I kept it as a reward to myself when I deliberately stopped to have my cup of tea after a really busy morning ;)
This one was so full of wisdom that I had to write a lot of things down to meditate on them later. Oh, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to teach us so many good and useful pearls of practical wisdom.
Listening to you talking about the Lord telling Cain "Why has your countenance fallen?" (Gn.4,6) reminded me of a very different countenance, that of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1,18: "... and she went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad". It is interesting that the Holy Spirit found it important to record these little details in Scripture for us. The Lord notices our countenance, that is, our expressions, our appearance. Of course He knows what is inside, causing those expressions, but I find so comforting this thought, that He notices, He cares, He must love us so much, just like lovers detect a frown or a light smile on their loved one´s face.
Thanks for training us in the way of practicing Philippians 4,8 things, very much needed today, even if you know it by heart. I think we are living an epidemic of ugliness around us, so it is really necessary to remember the beautiful things in every aspect of life, or at least, how to transform ugly things into lovely things to the best of our abilities. That is truly a work of love that only joyful people can accomplish.
Dear Lydia,
Thank you for sharing these lessons of refinement. I plan to deliberately make time for a break in my day with tea out on the porch. I also will practice the heel to toe walking and see if it will lessen lower back pain. Primarily, however, I will be putting into practice the lessons you shared from the book of Philippians.
I am glad you pointed out to women who are still uncertain about being a Keeper at home that , for the Christian, it becomes a conviction to take the Lord at His Word. We can do His will and His ways are perfect for us. It’s a fulfilling calling! There’s no place like home.🙂
I live out in the country and had to laugh when I heard the tractors go rumbling by in today’s video. Oh! How familiar! I love the beautiful Victorian touches around your “Manse,” but I live in a log home on 15 acres in America’s dairy land. You have recommended the “ Victoria” magazine and I would also like to suggest the Reiman publication of “Country Woman” for the log dwellers at heart. 😊
Thank you for making time in your day to build us up and homeschool us in refined living today.
Blessings,
Holly
Holly I grew up in a log house!
I enjoyed watching your video while I was making a shepherd's pie for dinner. I browned hamburger meat with onions stirred in gravy made with grated cheese added, peas optional. Mashed potatoes with sour cream and butter. Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes,remove. Add grated cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes. Your baking time may vary depending on the size of your dish.
Thank you for always working so hard to encourage us. I need to constantly remind myself that the Lord is all-knowing and with every Christian during these recent difficult times.
I sat down with my feet up and re-listened againt to parts of this good talk! This was with a cup of tea in a tea cup and saucer, not a mug. :) Both rare instances for me in the middle.od the day. Very refreshing.
I love how you encourage mothers to speak always kindly to their children, Lydia. It affects the home so much!
Dear Lydia, your cheery videos are such a balm to a weary soul. I have avoided all news and social media the past month, yet still somehow all the "bad news" creeps in and drags me down, mostly from friends and family who want to talk about the latest outrage. It's difficult to keep Philippians 4:8, but I try! Watching your videos is a part of that.
I think I mentioned this to you before, but I have also started a new habit of stopping for tea at 4 pm each day and looking at something nice, usually Victoria magazine. (I really appreciate that this magazine is filled with beautiful images and pleasant thoughts, with nothing negative at all, as you explained.) This restores my energy and puts me in a much better mood to begin supper preparations.
I look forward to your next installment of Refinement School! What a lovely idea.
Didn't I say someone will always update you when you decide not to listen to the news. But be assured that you can't be sure of the accuracy of any news. It has always been sensational in order to keep people interested and alerted to their updates.
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