As I was sorting the laundry this morning, I began to think about the fact that we spend so much time "sorting the laundry" of life, whether we know it or not. Prioritizing, adjusting the stuff on the plate, organizing our time, making space for the important things, and getting rid of the junk is something we do on a regular basis. I have to admit...here is where I struggle the most...keeping the main things cooking on the front burner of life, and letting the rest go unattended and burning if necessary. Selfishness creeps in. I don't want to do laundry. I want to work on my latest knitting or crochet project, cook something amazing that my family will love. I want to comb the internet for awesome deals and save my family 90% on our grocery bill this week. I want to play with the latest batch of pictures I've got and learn some new thing in Photoshop, or figure out how to create some lovely layout for the blog. I want to sit and read a book, take a nap, go for a run (o.k...maybe not SO much...), or do ANYTHING except the LAUNDRY. again.
I get frustrated when things don't go how I want. I know. Welcome to the world...right? Well, I submit to you (and to myself), that sorting the laundry is not as much up to us as we would like to think, and that as long as the most important thing is the first to get your attention, the rest will sort itself. So, I was reminded today that as long as I seek each day to be a blessing to my family, and honor God with my life, the rest will take care of itself. In it's own time. And that's o.k. with me. If I'm never a famous (or even just consistently busy) photographer, it's o.k. If my Etsy shop never takes off, and I never sell one item, it's o.k. If my culinary delights never extend beyond their current level, it's o.k. If "Krazy Coupon Lady" is never my title, I'll survive. If I never get to all the things on my list, it's o.k. You get the point. None of that's even remotely important against the truth that I am here on this Earth, at this time in history, for a purpose...and that purpose has nothing to do with the one sock I keep waiting to match up.
The balancing act continues. But at least for today, laundry is sorted, and the most important thing in my life is reflected in that picture up there.
Everything else will keep...go get rid of some unmatched socks! If you haven't seen the match in a while, chances are it's gone, and you haven't missed those socks too much if you're honest with yourself!
I'm off too! must.fold.laundry. :)
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