Don't live your life hovering on empty.

What drains you? What fills you back up?

This question was the topic of our church service this past Sunday. I think were all a bit drained this past year and the challenges that came with it were certainly not on anyone's radar.

I realized that we need to start doing more that fills us up as we continue marching into the second half of this year...yep, we are already half way into this year! 

What drains me? What fills me up? Why do this? 

To re-balance the areas in my life that have gotten out of whack!

Each one of us are unique, with different interests, gifts, talents, and purposes. 

One key to unlocking the joy and peace that can re-balance your life is to know what drains you and what fills you up.

I know that when I have too much to do, I simply shut down and do nothing. To even think about it is overwhelming and it drains me. I am learning to break the tasks down into smaller bits to get them done. And those accomplishments fill me up.

Clutter drains me. I am one of those who love to organize, alphabetize, straighten things up and then I can breathe:-) Think Monk, but on a lesser scale...

Below, on the left, WAS my spice drawer. It drained me every time I opened it! On the right IS my spice drawer now:-) It fills me up with joy when I open the drawer.

So simple, yet little joyful moments add up to a more balanced outlook for me.