March 3, 2017August 22, 2018 by Janet

Listen.

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Art, blogging, God, journaling, listening, minimalistic, palm trees, Recovery, sand, silhouettes, writing
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“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” -C.S. Lewis

My featured image is palm tree silhouettes, made out of sand. It’s actually working for me today, because it seems minimalistic… and I’m feeling that way right now.

Empty and quiet.

I think I’m finally learning that when the committee starts up with those loud and obnoxious debates in my head, the only way to find real comfort is to close down the meeting hall, and hand it all over to God. Which I’ve actually accomplished today.

I know how to talk, and I certainly know how to overthink- so what I’m going to work on this weekend is listening.

I kind of like that idea actually.

Love you guys… ♥♥♥ Enjoy your weekend!

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Rick Christensen March 3, 2017 at 5:38 PM

Very cool, sand palms! I can so relate to what you said and refer to it on my blog now and then….my struggle with quieting myself. If prayer is a two way conversation, how can I hear God’s whisper if I keep talking or become focused on something else. Love your concept of closing down the meeting hall and can picture myself flipping the light switch off! Blessings to you for a wonderfilled weekend! Thank you for sharing your journey and walk of faith!

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1. Janet March 3, 2017 at 5:42 PM
  
  Haha! Yes the lights are off. 👀 thanks Rick! ❤❤
  
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Nickel Boy Graphics March 3, 2017 at 5:41 PM

Love this photo. At first I thought it was a watercolor vignette!

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1. Janet March 3, 2017 at 5:44 PM
  
  Thank you! ❤❤
  
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@vapor_sage March 3, 2017 at 5:50 PM

Ok first off, very cool image, I really like it, it’s print worthy in my opinion. second I’m wondering if there is some synchronicity in play. I am concocting a post about Courage + Honesty = Integrity where being with what is happening within “listening” as you said and emerging on the other side of a growth spurt, more will be revealed. Thank you, Janet

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1. Janet March 3, 2017 at 5:56 PM
  
  Thank you! Look forward to reading your post. ❤😌
  
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Streets of Nuremberg March 3, 2017 at 10:04 PM

Beautiful 👏👏👏

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1. Janet March 3, 2017 at 10:08 PM
  
  Thanks Marcus!! ❤
  
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Elizabeth March 4, 2017 at 3:17 PM

I must be learning quite a few lessons these days. 🙂

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1. Janet March 4, 2017 at 3:21 PM
  
  I hear you! I think it’s in the air 🙂
  
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Mark David Goodson March 4, 2017 at 4:28 PM

Nothing easy about listening. We live in such a noisy world. I hope you have the time and space this weekend to rest and rejuvenate. Appreciate your post, and he Lewis quote!

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1. Janet March 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM
  
  Thanks! It is my goal… 😁
  
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Rebecca March 13, 2017 at 4:18 AM

I love the palms, very cool. I dont know where God is at the moment. He did not leave. I did. I’m trying to find my way back.

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1. Janet March 13, 2017 at 5:08 AM
  
  I know. I do that too. I just pray… Bring me back!! One thing that helps me a little is to think that after the lows i Know there is a high coming. I learn something from it. I sure have missed you. ❤
  
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2. Rebecca March 16, 2017 at 2:20 AM
  
  I will come out triumphant, stronger and smarter. With God.
  
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3. Janet March 16, 2017 at 2:21 AM
  
  Yes you will! 🙂 Did you get some soup?
  
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4. Rebecca March 16, 2017 at 2:30 AM
  
  Not yet…. I think I’ll take a long walk first. The sun I shining
  
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