I’m struggling to break free from my perfectionism, my unrealistic expectations, my stringent, legalistic ideals. What should my life be? A list of do’s and don’ts? A schedule to be followed? A perfectly regimented march? Keep in line, Jen, or face the consequences!! Hmmmmm, I’m beginning to wonder what those consequences are. Pain, disappointments, failure! I bet, yes. Laughter, joys, success. I bet too! What should my life be? Freedom to choose? A spontaneous adventure? The twirling dance of a free, creative spirit? A full breath of fresh air.
When I make a cake, I try to do so in the cleanest way possible. I avoid a mess. When my boys make a cake, it’s one big, swirling, laughing mess! The messy process is fun, something to be savored. Something to be embraced.
I wanna live like that!
What about you?
Painterly Pumpkins 
let go of those chains that bind you my friend! 🙂
Letting go my friend!!!
Just baked a cake with my twin nieces. I loved every minute of their chocolate covered faces. 🙂
The little ones really do just ENJOY it…and then so do we. 🙂
I so understand what you mean in your post. I think I’ve grown in this area, relaxed and lowered my expectations a bit. This has taken time. It sure has made for a happier house and a happier mama. Found your post thru the Allume link up. Thanks for sharing!
It’s definitely a process that takes time. I agree, when I relax and lower those expectations, everyone, including myself, is much happier. 🙂 Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
I love your tagline that says you are seeking to simply abide. Isn’t that how we let go, moment by moment, just abiding? 🙂 Thanks for encouraging us all to let go.
Thanks Jen! Yes, letting ourselves go, in Him!
Oh, to have some consequences of laughter, joy, success!! thanks for the reminder of the importance of fresh air/ spontaneity!!
visiting from the Allume linkup!!
Thanks so much for visiting Julie!