Today is the first day of August. I can’t even believe what’s
gone on since my time back in Tanzania.
Last week we took one of our guests on Safari for a couple
of days and stayed at a lodge we hadn’t been to yet. The place was beautiful,
peaceful and the game park (though we’d been before) a trip to remember.
Pythons, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, waterfalls, flowers
and views for days! Just the wonders we all needed to see, to get recharged for
life.
I went on a walk around the land this morning and picked
some flowers. My shoes weren’t right for all the mud and I got hot a few steps
in, from wearing a big sweater but that walk reminded me of a lot of things.
Spending too much time on computers makes me sad. Sad because
I compare my life to everyone else's after a few minutes on social media.
Taking time to be in God’s beauty is rejuvenating for me. It
can take more effort than getting in front of a screen but its long lasting for
my well-being.
Also, that I don’t make quite enough time for nature in
comparison to how much I spend staying “connected”.
When am I going to get better at this?
Ha, all I know is that sometimes I’m thankful when mishaps
like my computer charger unexpectedly burning up take place. It puts things
into perspective and I honestly think it’s God’s grace in showing me where my
priorities are getting mixed up.
I can’t afford Safaris every week, but I can choose to pick
flowers and walk outside more.
Happy August!
-DG
