Whitespace for the Soul So We can Hear and See Something More

I will make a grand statement and include you in the fact that our lives can be so full.

Full of good things.  Things we do for others
Full of things pushed upon us that maybe we wouldn't choose to do or maybe we have to do because of circumstances.
Full of the mundane things that need to be done.
Full of...

When an artist paints a picture they often leave an empty space called whitespace.  Whitespace creates a place for the eye to rest as it views the picture.  It's empty.

When life is full, when there is constant activity, we really have no room to absorb the things that bring rest or soothe our soul.

How do we rest or create whitespace in the middle of all the demands and things that cry for our attention?
Our children, the little ones who need the constant physical care and the older ones who need guidance whether they want it or not. :)
Our jobs, that provides the needed income to provide for our family's needs.
Our relationships, that we want to nurture and care for.
Maybe you or a family member have a physical condition that requires a lot of doctoring and attention.
The ones who are lonely or discouraged and we want to care for them.
And the list goes on of things to do.

There is a time and place for specific time outs of rest.  Times when there's quiet and an atmosphere that refreshes our souls.

But then there are times when we need to pause, right in the middle of all the demands and to-do-lists, and quiet our hearts and inhale God's Greater Truths that refresh and upright our hearts.

So, take a moment and scroll through these pictures... Whitespace.  Space to breathe.  Breathe in  and allow them to refresh your souls...

Whitespace... creates a space where we exhale.  We let go.  And then that space can be free to see what really matters.  What really is important.

And sometimes a snow day forces you to do just that.  To let go of all the plans for that day and adjust.  To breathe in.  To reset.

It takes courage to enter a whitespace.  To let go to see something more.  Go ahead.  Be brave.
Be intentional as you go about your day to take those moments that come your way.

Breathe in.  Breathe out.
Breathe in God's peace.  Breathe out stress.
Breathe in God's love.  Breathe out those lies.
Breathe in...  Breathe out....