going on a "Regency" walk, and preparing fruited scones.
Sometimes I text pictures of weeds and wildflowers to my children,
who look them up in a book for the identity. It was undecided on this
one, which looks like a dandelion but isn't quite.
My granddaughter sent me a water-color of her
favorite spot on the Manse lawn. You've often
viewed this scene here on my blog, and
this picture depicts her favorite
memory.
In this broadcast I quoted two scriptures
on the subject of stress:
Weeping may endure for a night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
Psalm 126:5-6
From each of these books I read parts that might
address the subject of stress:
Please enjoy homemaking while you listen:
4 comments:
That is a beautiful watercolor your granddaughter painted! Impressive. Your Ladies Bible class sounds lovely. I learned this week that it is prounounced scon short o in England but scone with a long o in America. It seems I'm always washing dishes as i listen and this makes the time fly by!
A lovely chat/homeschooling session, as usual, Mrs. Lydia. Several great topics were brought up. I was especially keen to the part about small talk. I was just discussing with my husband recently about how uncomfortable I feel when people try to get too close too soon. I end up disappointed because I find something out about them or their beliefs that our newly budding relationship doesn't have the strength to endure yet. Then, I want to distance myself or keep the relationship surface level. Even if the person is Christian, I've found it beneficial to not discuss beliefs in depth. Like you said, it is good to just live out one's beliefs. I would really enjoy the calling card way of communicating, where you can simply not return the call if you do not wish to engage with someone. I also love the "make, take, and bake" method. Baking is therapeutic for me. When I'm working with my hands, it certainly is a buffer against emotional troubles.
Thank you for reminding me of Job. I needed it today.
Thank you for this lovely talk. It was pleasant to listen to while I made supper. I appreciate how often you speak of the mind-body connection where health is concerned. The more I learn about health, the more convinced I am that having a calm mind and a peaceful heart is more important to our health than anything else we can do, even diet. As I learn to keep my mind serene, and swat away anxious thoughts, my own health is improving.
You mentioned essential oils. One thing I have found to have a noticeable effect on my feeling of calmness is to rub a few drops of good quality lavender essential oil into my wrists. My usual levels of anxiety went down a few notches when I started doing that. Essential oils are very strong and not for everyone, but I find that they work very well for me. I am now looking into what other oils may be good to promote feelings of calm.
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