Dec. 4, 2006 - Teach magazine: gratitude
Wow, this issue could not have come at a more fitting time.. as society has all but erased thanksgiving, and replaced it with the free for all, MUST HAVE NOW atmosphere of the secular "christmas" I personally am struggling to maintain an attitude of thanksgiving and not focus on the wants and "gotta have's."
This issue included as most do, inspiring articles from a variety of people, from the legendary Marilyn Boyer, by whom i've vowed to someday own everything written. She's just THAT insightful, to a woman named "Heidi St. John, who I JUST was reading as I perused my homeschool group's newsletter which i am in charge of submitting, is going to be speaking on keeping the spark in marriage in february! I thought that was pretty cool! Anyway, this month's issue included an article about how to organize your pantry, and WHO couldn't use help with things like that! I tell you, i was not raised to be a homemaker, not by any stretch, and nearly EVERYTHING i do learn is either the hard way by experience or by magazine articles from experienced moms like Lorrie. I completely recognized myself in an article by Jenny Silliman, about generousity, and having a "i have to protect every cent of my husband's income or we are destined for certain poverty" kind of attitude about giving.. wow! that's a whole nother post, but suffice to say, i appreciated the wake up call. Finally, the last article in the magazine was "12 things i would not change." It included things like, i would not have any less children, i would not read my bible any less, etc. very very great in terms of BIG PICTURE, which for me is so crucial.. i tend to get bogged down in the drudgery of everyday life, and really benefit from a big picture every once in a while. I already see items in that list that i don't do nearly enough. I am going to try to improve that, and prioritize. I don't want to leave this life knowing i settled for the good, while neglecting the best!
Thanks Teach magazine for another great and inspiring issue!
