Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  -Matthew 6:21 The big idea is that true fun is a combination of play, flow and connection.  These three working together create restoration in our lives.   As you go about your daily tasks this week, take some time to reflect on the concept ofContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!”

Summer Comfort: Flow

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  -Matthew 6:21 I have had jobs where each afternoon I found myself checking the clock.  Time drug out and each minute slid slowly by.  These were not jobs I looked forward to! When time seems to drag we are often lacking engagement and focus.Continue reading “Summer Comfort: Flow”

Practice of Joy: Connection

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  -Matthew 6:21 There are so many ways to connect with others!  Some take more time or emotional energy than others, but the possibility to make connections in life remains available to us all.  What ways can you experience true fun in your community? SomeContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Connection”

Summer Comfort: Playfulness

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  -Matthew 6:21 Have you ever worked on an arts and crafts project with a  young child? When little children are left to create on their own they are often unconcerned with the final product.  Think of finger paint, glitter and glue!   While teachersContinue reading “Summer Comfort: Playfulness”

Practice of Joy: True Fun

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  -Matthew 6:21 What would really ruin the fun, is to add “true fun” to the list of things that you need to do this week!  But maybe we could all look at how we choose to do some of the tasks or hobbies inContinue reading “Practice of Joy: True Fun”