Growth is a great choice too, April. Like Linger, Growth can be applied to so many different areas of our life. I’ll look forward to hearing how it is working out for you and how you see growth in 2020. Should be exciting!

Thanks for sharing my post at the link party!

Thanks, Louise. I hope that lingering is a concept I can apply to many aspects of life this year, and hopefully in years to come if all goes well. 🙂

Thanks, Bev. I’ve already been tested in my ability to linger. 🙂 But I think it will prove to be a profitable exercise in the long run.

We had some very strong winds at my house last Saturday. I loved watching the limbs blowing and bending on some of the bushes and smaller trees. But the big trees weren’t bothered. That’s what your words are reminding me of. I want to be more like an oak tree and less like a crepe myrtle. 🙂

I’m looking forward to less hurry this year if I can figure what to cut out. 🙂 I have opportunities to do many things that I love, but even some of the good things have to be narrowed down to eliminate that rushed feeling that I want to get rid of.

Ooh, “presence” is a great choice. I chose “now” a couple years ago to help me stay focused on God in the present moment. It’s something that I still want to stay mindful of. Part of my lingering is to stay focused in God’s presence in the present moment, so yes, we should have a lot in common as we walk out our words this year!

Of the books on my list so far, I would recommend 24/6 (only because I’m trying to unplug a little on Sundays) and The Listening Life the most. Do Nothing and Stay are both good, but not great. I’ve recently started The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. The author is really speaking to me so far. 🙂

Yes, I was just talking with my husband about this: I want lingering to be an attitude change as much as a behavioral change. It’s a mindset of being present with God in whatever we’re doing. Thanks!