Contentment

Picture Credit - For some reason picture makes me laugh.

There was a period in my life when I read books constantly. I'd read my Bible in the morning and then I'd read books about "How To Be a Better _____". I'd read books about being a better mother, wife, Christian, books about frugal and simple living. I was ALWAYS trying to better myself.

I was completely exhausted.

In 2005 when we moved from Montana to Arizona so my husband could go to Physician Assistant school, I spent a few years "healing" from reading self help books. For the first time in several years I took a break from volunteering (except at my kids' school) and I stopped reading all books except my Bible. I stopped memorizing verses from the Bible while I walked and simply enjoyed nature.

Guess what? I was still the best mom and wife that I could be, not perfect mind you. I didn't run out a rob a bank (ie. still had values), I really and truly enjoyed the life that God had given me.

I know that there isn't anything wrong with reading self-help books, as long as I am content with where I am at right now.

Life is a journey. Enjoy it.