do what you love and love what you do!

One of my best moments yesterday was when my girly quoted back to me something she'd seen from one of the inspiring internet things I'd recently shown her. I was doing a spot of painting and she said “Mum, you should paint more often – do what you love, and love what you do!” Now I'm not entirely sure I love painting – and I only ever do it when there is paint to use up after the kids have finished whatever they are doing. (So as there was some sandy coloured paint and blue left, it was a sea-scene I painted.) But I do often get into my “flow” when I'm creating something arty-crafty, so she's probably right, I should be arty-crafty more often, even if it's not with paint per se.

Today I had 6 hours all to myself between church services which seemed an incredibly long time indeed. But maybe crafting services is another occasion when I'm in my flow, as the afternoon disappeared in no time at all and I didn't get done half of the things I intended (I have left the work ones for tomorrow, you'll be pleased to hear). I was very pleased with how tonight's service went, on how we can love others better, particularly Muslims. I think it's really important right now for Christians to look at what can stop us from showing love, and share ways in which we already do share love, and learn from each other as to how we can do that more. Lots of people showed me love and support for doing it, and so the love just grows and grows. Hope that's what you're finding too...