Last night I had a very unexpected pleasant surprise. My folks came to town to visit a day early. They had been calling me all night, but I was in the Catalyst leadership meeting. They were lost in Denver…
My mom and dad are notorious for being spontaneous – sometimes in the worse way. Last night I let myself get so annoyed that they were here early that I couldn’t even enjoy seeing my beautiful parents last night. I had a violet “spontaneous combustion” of emotions and annoyance last night. I prayed for grace and mercy as I woke up this morning.
I can’t help but think that my rigid schedule might be hurting my emotions. Here’s the sort of things I put on my calendar:
8:30 – 8:45 am: Breakfast
10:00 am: Email Mark about song lists
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
6:15 – 6:40 pm: Drive to Leadership meeting
7:00 – 9:30 pm: Leadership meeting
9:30 – 10:30 pm: Read book and go to bed
I’m to the point of scheduling every last detail in my life just to “fit it all in”. When things don’t follow my schedule…I don’t usually respond well.
I take pride in being organized, but am I going overboard?!?!?!
Tags: Life, Love, Organizing, Parenting, Prioritizing, Scheduling
I understand the detailed, life list. It is frustrating when you feel obligated to so many things and people that it can take the joy out of all of it. One thing I make myself do is look at my list and think of at least 1-2 things that are not as important and must go. It can be tough but it really gives you some freedom.
And I thuhogt I was the sensible one. Thanks for setting me straight.
There is a season for every thing including making a detailed list of getting things done. I think that it helps keep everyone sane, your not going overboard. Just remember that every once in awhile it’s ok to break the schedule and go do a random thing for you.
Quality, not Quantity! It’s a great life, don’t water it down with so much. Save that for when kids run you ragged (Father of two teenagers). PRAY FOR ME!
a schedule helps you to stay organized and make sure those little things get done. but always be flexible.
Good grief, Judi.. quit preaching at me.
Sounds like we are dealing with some of the same stuff! I’m terrible about letting my attitude get the best of me when my schedule or plan is interrupted.
@Jenni…I think its just that God has really been dealing with me lately. The schedule and “change” thing came up again last night. I definitely need to spend some time with God on this issue