"Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort." Fred Rogers
Quit ~ defined as stop, leave, discontinue
I had been pondering a decision: quit two of the three volunteer activities in which I am involved. I journaled, prayed, quietly considered the matter. Then one day, I decided: I will do it! I will quit {stop, leave, discontinue} the two activities...
...until my overthinking, hard to let go, unsure mind relented.
I couldn't quit?!!
So, when the notice arrived regarding a mandatory evening meeting for the two activities on the same evening I had committed to joining friends at a worship event, I was torn.
What to do now?
I asked the Lord and heard nothing...at least not until 90 minutes prior to the simultaneous start of both the meeting and the event.
I picked up the phone to resign the volunteer roles. As soon as I uttered the words: "I am discontinuing my volunteer duties," peace rolled in like a red carpet - and I walked on to the event with friends.
Why did it take so long to decide?
Several thoughts came to mind as I processed this situation:
- the activities I volunteered for were worthy and suited my gifts and talents
- since I completed training for these two roles, I felt obligated to give back
- my hesitance in quitting, in part, reflected my tendency to elevate the routine and known over the unusual (or different) and unknown
Problem: I had no room for a retreat.
Well, now that I have discontinued some activities, I can give myself over to welcoming a new season.
I am beginning this new season with a whitespace break and a writing retreat. While I cannot stop all activities, I arranged for a period of time where I am slipping out of some routines in order to embrace a new flow of creativity.
I will take a break from this blog for the remainder of May.
Looking forward to new discoveries.
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