Comments on: How Busy Are You? Know Your Priorities

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:47:23 +0000

I try not to describe myself as busy if I can help it because EVERYBODY is busy now and the word has lost its meaning.
Someone described me recently as “protecting my time,” and I wasn’t sure how to feel about it until reading this post!

By: Esmé Slabbert

Esmé Slabbert — Thu, 04 May 2023 16:36:38 +0000

Busy – I tend to always say ‘yes’ and in doing that always add more and more to my plate! I must admit I love being busy, but sometimes it does catch up and we do not have a moment to relax, or smell the roses.
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By: Bev Rihtarchik

Bev Rihtarchik — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:14:05 +0000

Lisa,
I thought when I retired from heading up a non-profit, I’d be less busy, but somehow “busy” seems to overtake our lives no matter what stage of life we’re in. We can’t love others in a hurry — it takes time and attention. Thank you for the much needed reminder to keep my hierarchy of priorities ever before me!
Blessings,
Bev xx

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:17:59 +0000

I’ve never liked that word “busy” either, Lisa! Sometimes I’ll say my schedule is “full.” And it has been lately, with planning for a wedding, work that takes me 11 hours out of my home at least three days a week, and keeping up with family, friends, daily stuff…. I struggle against being so “full” yet also need to give myself grace during this season. Maybe part of being intentional of our time is giving ourselves grace for not being able to “do it all” that our minds imagine? When I hear someone say they are “too busy,” I hear their struggle to find time to breathe, to be who they want to be, and just to be still. And pray they take a moment to be present, even if it just gazing at the birds out their window…nature stills us. So true, that practicing presence can realign us to God’s presence, too.

By: Heather Dalzell

Heather Dalzell — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:34:38 +0000

Thank you Lisa; l think people use the word busy to you will give them sympathy. They are attention seeking.
What they are really saying, “please feel sorry for me as I’m com
exhausted from all the work l am doing.”We all choose our coming and goings except an emergency. I love your list of priorities. Those are the ones whom God will give extra strength.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:09:54 +0000

Thank you for this lovely post. I’ve been very intentional about planning my weeks lately. I’m so happy I’ve taken time for unexpected social outings and fellowship, even when it wasn’t according to the plan. This post is a reminder that I’m choosing the better options.

By: Jerralea Winn Miller

Jerralea Winn Miller — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:56:58 +0000

It is true that back in the day, I viewed being busy as a badge of honor. Not so anymore! Whenever life is too busy I’m aggravated with myself for not saying no! Some things you can’t control; but some you can.

By: Heather Hart

Heather Hart — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:35:10 +0000

Hi Lisa, I’m visiting today for the first time in a long time. I had a great hiatus, but am thrilled to get back to blogging. I loved this quote from your post, “Love can’t be rushed.”