January Blur

 The week of Martin Luther King Jr. felt like a different kind of week. The holiday always helps and switching up routines. I went to a thrift store to return some items and found a book of MLK's speeches that I got. Honestly, I wasn't feeling too ready for this week to start again. Something about last week was exhausting, and at times mentally numbing, and it felt rather long. The weekends can go by fast, and then it's back to the grind. 

But this week turned out to not be like the weeks prior, at all. I had anticipated all the ways I could make it better and more enjoyable by doing fun and inspirational things on the side. However, as I looked over that list last night (since I forgot what I actually wrote down) I realized I had hardly done any of them! And I knew why. 

This week was far better, easier, lighter load mentally because I had more space and time to pray. I created more time for that.  I went to Mass in the mornings which I hadn't done for a while and quit social media. These were game changers, and my mood was lifted. I could think clearly. I easily had more inspiration and motivation after work that didn't feel like it took hours to get. 

So, my inspiration list wasn't too successful, but it still can be used as I would like to do some things on there such as creative endeavors like painting or simple things. Not to mention to continue reading and maybe finishing a book or two. I learned that making room for silence and God's graces are paramount to any list but defiantly assist with it. I hope next can be similar. 

Found this photo- MLK memorial, July 2023 with nieces and nephew