I remember when I was growing up there was all these “new and improved” commercials. Toothpaste, soda, cereal, toilet paper. You name it and there was a better one coming out. Always a “new and improved” version. We always want to upgrade, always want the newest model. Doesn’t matter if the old model works just fine, if there is one better or newer we want it. We want to be the envy of our friends. Or we are just bored of the same thing and want something or someone new to play with. What we have is never enough. We want better jobs, younger wives, better husbands, brand name clothes,…

I hear alot ” If its too hard, that’s a good sign that you shouldn’t be doing it” or “if it’s too hard then it’s probably not God’s will”. This makes sense for the most part and I have actually avoided some situations following this advice. But I was never really prepared for when it’s easy. Easy is weird, even uncomfortable at first. When things are too easy for too long I start to feel antsy. It’s almost not “normal”. I used to thrive in chaos. How will I thrive if all is peaceful? How can I show everyone how I can overcome and persevere if I am practicing acceptance…