Real Talk

I wrote the following a year ago after about 40 days of the pandemic through lockdown. It’s fascinating the read back:

Some real talk here only because I think this will help someone...

We are approaching close to the 40 days of social distancing and quarantine. So what have you learned during this time about yourself?

Communication-My wife, Callie and I have always had exceptional communication, but at this time we have learned the importance of daily communication in regard to the household, toddlers, and work responsibilities. There are times it can be tense. Since we are a team, our individual roles are not more important than the other.

Patience-there are times I have failed at this test with the people I love even though they always seem to be patient with me. It’s been affirmed to me, you can’t rush a toddler, multiple times on a daily basis.

Limitations-If I’m honest, once I hit a certain threshold I can’t seem to push my way through productivity at the level I’m satisfied with. I feel empty where I can’t give anymore if I go non-stop in this season. Even though I know in my heart and head that life and ministry is a marathon, my tendency to sprint may have short-term gains but even longer term pains and consequences.

Reflection-crisis is like a mirror that seems to reflect our unhealth, brokenness, selfishness, and insecurities. The more we avoid health, healing and wholeness, the more we become versions of ourselves that can be quite ugly.

Priorities-what mattered a month ago doesn’t matter so much now. I’m calling my mom more regularly and checking in with friends and extended family. How do I continue with this adjustment into a next season?