Comments on: I’m {not} joining the circus https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/ teaching women to think on true things Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Lara Gibson Williams https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-721 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:10:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-721 In reply to Lee.

I know what you mean about the to-do list not showing it. Trusting that our choices to engage those in front of us will have more of an impact than our finishing the to-dos.

]]> By: Lara Gibson Williams https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-720 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:08:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-720 In reply to Stefanie Brown.

Thanks, Stefanie. I want that too. Praying we have eyes to see today. (BTW, can’t wait to meet you in a few weeks at Relevant!)

]]> By: Lara Gibson Williams https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-719 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:07:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-719 In reply to Chuck.

So true, Chuck. Blessings to you in the choosing. 🙂

]]> By: Lee https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-718 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:01:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-718 I loved the adrenaline rush, and confidence boost of all that juggling when my children were young. It took a loss of a career and health for me to learn this lesson–which I’m still learning. Thanks, Lara!! It helps me validate the choices I made just yesterday even though my to do list and my housework don’t show it:))

]]> By: Stefanie Brown https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-717 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:27:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-717 What a thought: “I think Jesus looked people in the eyes.” I imagine whomever He was speaking to felt as thought they were the only person in the world ~ at least to Him in the moment. When talking with people, I strive to keep eye contact, poise a posture which is welcoming and nod and verbally engage to let them know I am paying attention. I ESPECIALLY WANT MY FAMILY TO KNOW THEY ARE MY PRIORITY, not the computer, the notepad, the book… Them! It’s been more challenging than I ever imagined, but it is doable.
Great post, today!

]]> By: Chuck https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-716 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:43:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-716 Thanks … I needed that Lara. As someone who tends to be a little OCD, I need to work at not being locked into my “stuff” and shift my attention to what is really important (like my wife’s question or her desire to share something … anything). The “stuff” will always be there. Those special moments with her may not.

]]> By: Lara Gibson Williams https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-715 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:34:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-715 In reply to Hope Wilbanks.

I just love you too, Hope. The juggling act doesn’t work, does it. Praying we would remain purposeful today, filled with His Spirit and faithful to His promptings. {hugs}

]]> By: Hope Wilbanks https://tooverflowing.com/not-joining-the-circus/#comment-714 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:13:00 +0000 http://tooverflowing.com/?p=1690#comment-714 Lara, I just *love* you! You are a woman after my own heart. I really needed this today. Lately, I’ve been struggling with trying to keep all my balls in the air. It. Just. Ain’t. Working. I’ve got to become more purposeful in slowing down and being present in every moment. Thanks for this reminder!

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