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SDG
10-15-2007, 10:05 AM
What is the value of ... the small everyday activities and events in our lives?

Any takers?

Malvaro
10-15-2007, 11:01 AM
What is the value of ... the small everyday activities and events in our lives?

Any takers?

Quite simply, they are the brick and mortar that build the structure known as "our life".... take away a single brick, or "life experience", and it may not seem significant.... yet joined together through the space of time and they assemble what they cannot just by themselves.... the mortar known as "time" join one brick to another.... one life experience to the next....

day after day.... month after month.... year after year....

they are the reflection of our day-to-day decisions and experiences.... they are the story of "our life"....

SDG
10-15-2007, 11:14 AM
Quite simply, there are the brick and mortar that build the structure known as "our life".... take away a single brick, or "life experience", and it may not seem significant.... yet joined together through the space of time and they assemble what they cannot just by themselves.... the mortar known as time join one brick to another.... one life experience to the next....

day after day.... month after month.... year after year....

they are the reflection of our day-to-day decisions and experiences.... they are the story of "our life"....

I love your analogy ... Mal.

I also think:

The value of everyday events is in their predictability. Humans, in general, seek the comfort of boundaries in their lives. Our daily routines and patterns do just this - they provide a sense of belonging and safety.

These routines also prepare us for the future while offering us an opportunity to maintain our life's garden by tending to what we've planted in the past.

MrsBOOMM
10-15-2007, 01:15 PM
Well, if I don't do the dishes, it is only a matter of time before we will not have any clean ones and then I will HAVE to do them or we will have to go out and buy more..........:hmmm:hmmm:heeheehee:heeheehee

Digging4Truth
10-15-2007, 01:26 PM
This is something I speak of often in our family and try to get across to our kids etc.

Daily Routine is of great importance for several reasons.

1. Routine equals responsibility.

If you have a routine then you will keep up with things better. A routine of putting keys in the same place and picking them up each morning etc will help with losing things etc. If I realize I don't have my keys my first thought goes to where I went last in the car because if I had a bag to bring in or something that will mess with my routine and most likely the keys are in the ignition.

2. Routine will help keep you from getting behind on things.

In the financial would routine is called a budget. I have a budget laid out for the next 12 months. The numbers are general of course but what I will pay which payday is lined out. That routine keeps me from making the mistakes I have made in the past of getting a check in and, because it isn't due yet, i didn't pay it and then when it came due it was coupled with other bills and put me short. A routine towards any repetitive task will keep you out of a bind.

The lists go on and on...

Those who are "bored" etc are often so because they have no routine. It isn't that there is nothing to do. There is plenty to do. But no routine is stating that this is the time to do it so they overlook all of the responsibilities that now wait on them and complain of boredom because they can't THINK of something to do.

Routine... Routine... Routine...

Routine is very important.

Ferd
10-15-2007, 02:05 PM
There is a certain shelter from the chaos of the world to be found the daily routines of our lives.

I pick up my little boy from Daycare most days of the week. Walking into the place at 5 every day illicits the same response. “Daddy!” and a huge smile as he comes running to me have become the building blocks of a relationship that will last a lifetime.

That simple word and those little arms around my neck drive back what ever misery any day might bring my way.

Every morning there is a kiss and a hug between my wife and I. At times, it seems these are almost after thoughts. But in reality these are the fibers that bind a relationship.

The Mrs
10-15-2007, 03:21 PM
Mondays are laundry day for me.

I like the routine of doing most of my laundry on that day. If I don't, my whole week is 'off'. So I would say the small everyday activities are very important. :thumbsup

lisafitzh2o
10-15-2007, 03:26 PM
Okay, I understand where everybody is coming from...I, too, have "routines" such as going through a drive-through every morning and getting breakfast for me and my husband.

But I get bored easily (surely not ADHD!) and sometimes routines for me feel like a "rut". So I have unknowingly put variety into my routine. For example, if I'm driving from the church to McDonald's and back, I will take one route to the restaurant and a different route back to the church. If I leave my office to go to the secretary's office, I find that I go down one hall to get there and another hall to come back.

Hmmmmm....now that I see it written out, that's kinda scary. I might need to seek medical attention. :bolt

Arphaxad
10-15-2007, 03:39 PM
routines help keep us busy, idle hands are the devil's playground :D



ARPH :doggyrun

Esther
10-15-2007, 03:42 PM
Mondays are laundry day for me.

I like the routine of doing most of my laundry on that day. If I don't, my whole week is 'off'. So I would say the small everyday activities are very important. :thumbsup

That was my MIL laundry day as well and my SIL laundry and house cleaning day.

tamor
10-15-2007, 03:45 PM
Okay, I understand where everybody is coming from...I, too, have "routines" such as going through a drive-through every morning and getting breakfast for me and my husband.

But I get bored easily (surely not ADHD!) and sometimes routines for me feel like a "rut". So I have unknowingly put variety into my routine. For example, if I'm driving from the church to McDonald's and back, I will take one route to the restaurant and a different route back to the church. If I leave my office to go to the secretary's office, I find that I go down one hall to get there and another hall to come back.

Hmmmmm....now that I see it written out, that's kinda scary. I might need to seek medical attention. :bolt

:toofunny Where's Rhoni when you need her? :toofunny

lisafitzh2o
10-15-2007, 03:49 PM
:toofunny Where's Rhoni when you need her? :toofunny

:uhoh NOOOOOOOO

If she hasn't recuperated yet, I don't want her chewing me out for being neurotic.

Rhoni, if you're reading this, I'm just kidding!

James Griffin
10-15-2007, 03:51 PM
What is the value of ... the small everyday activities and events in our lives?

Any takers?

Dan,

Personally there a habits which I try and cultivate, but as far as routines, I do often try to alter most from time to time. I believe that change helps spark creatively, as does ocassionally questioning why I do what I do. I know that ole southern philosopher Zig Ziglar advocates it. That routines can turn into ruts, "and a rut is just a grave with both ends kicked out."

:happydance

tamor
10-15-2007, 03:53 PM
:uhoh NOOOOOOOO

If she hasn't recuperated yet, I don't want her chewing me out for being neurotic.

Rhoni, if you're reading this, I'm just kidding!

I know you didn't!! :pirate:pirate

James Griffin
10-15-2007, 04:05 PM
Want more brain power? 'Mouse' with the other hand
Posted: Oct 12th 2007 2:27PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: General Health, Healthy Habits

Want more brain power? Who doesn't! But who knew it could be as simple as using your other hand to control your computer mouse?

By switching your mouse and mouse pad to the other side you'll be forcing yourself to use your non-dominant hand, which means all the information will go through your brain in a different way and the neurological connections between the two halves of your brain will get stronger. Research has shown that ambidextrous people have (on average) 10% more nerve fibers joining the two halves of their brain together.

I don't know about you, but my brain can use all the help I can give it -- more fibers and stronger connections? Yes, lets do that!

http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/10/12/want-more-brain-power-switch-your-mouse-to-the-other-hand/

RevBuddy
10-15-2007, 04:08 PM
Daniel:

I'm not sure there are any "small" things in our lives. The day-to-day activities of life culminate into the storyline of our full lives.

In my experience, it's these small things...small, even fleeting moments, in which God is able to speak clearly and distinctly to my heart. It is an amazing attribute of God to carefully and specifically commune with each of us (at least those who are listening and are sensitive) at mundane and very routine times of our daily lives. In a moment of reflection...during a quickly-passing moment of prayer...almost undetected by others who may be physically near...

The still small voice of an overwhelmingly glorious God...whispering counsel and advice...admonishing and rebuking...causing my conscience to be exercised by His Spirit's leadership...What a fantastic and wonderful God!...filling the universe...filling my soul...thrilling my heart and elevating my faith to heights I could not have imagined just moments before His "small, routine" visitation!

Every, routine day has the potential to explode with His presence. Each moment encapsulates His wholeness and character...doth not creation teach you! The unlimited Creator bending down...down...down...nearer and nearer to the creature...seeking fellowship with the creature...even requesting communion, communication and consecration...Perfection perceiving imperfection...and yet, tolerating the sinner saved by grace...loving me when I am either unlovable or when I adamantly reject His love...in the smallness of a routine moment in my life...the Lifegiver breathes on me again...that spiritual balm in Gilead that heals my anger, reinforces my determination...and creates in me a Right Spirit...

Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before...
Every day with Jesus, I love Him more and more...
Jesus saves and keeps me, and He's the One I'm waiting for...
Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before!

Amen, and thank you, Jesus

tamor
10-15-2007, 04:11 PM
Mondays are laundry day for me.

I like the routine of doing most of my laundry on that day. If I don't, my whole week is 'off'. So I would say the small everyday activities are very important. :thumbsup

So you did your 23 loads today?? :13loads:13loads:13loads

SDG
10-15-2007, 04:26 PM
Daniel:

I'm not sure there are any "small" things in our lives. The day-to-day activities of life culminate into the storyline of our full lives.

In my experience, it's these small things...small, even fleeting moments, in which God is able to speak clearly and distinctly to my heart. It is an amazing attribute of God to carefully and specifically commune with each of us (at least those who are listening and are sensitive) at mundane and very routine times of our daily lives. In a moment of reflection...during a quickly-passing moment of prayer...almost undetected by others who may be physically near...

The still small voice of an overwhelmingly glorious God...whispering counsel and advice...admonishing and rebuking...causing my conscience to be exercised by His Spirit's leadership...What a fantastic and wonderful God!...filling the universe...filling my soul...thrilling my heart and elevating my faith to heights I could not have imagined just moments before His "small, routine" visitation!

Every, routine day has the potential to explode with His presence. Each moment encapsulates His wholeness and character...doth not creation teach you! The unlimited Creator bending down...down...down...nearer and nearer to the creature...seeking fellowship with the creature...even requesting communion, communication and consecration...Perfection perceiving imperfection...and yet, tolerating the sinner saved by grace...loving me when I am either unlovable or when I adamantly reject His love...in the smallness of a routine moment in my life...the Lifegiver breathes on me again...that spiritual balm in Gilead that heals my anger, reinforces my determination...and creates in me a Right Spirit...

Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before...
Every day with Jesus, I love Him more and more...
Jesus saves and keeps me, and He's the One I'm waiting for...
Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before!

Amen, and thank you, Jesus

Pastor,

A teary-eyed thank you. POTD. He's ever drawing us nearer.


I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!
There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

The Mrs
10-15-2007, 04:28 PM
So you did your 23 loads today?? :13loads:13loads:13loads

LOL! NO! I'm off my routine! The kids didn't have school today. I've only gotten 4 loads done. :lol

dizzyde
10-15-2007, 05:26 PM
I thought about this for a while, I have a mixed perspective. I think there are beautiful aspects to having routines, and also damaging things when you become to tied to a routine.

The beautiful things, for me, are the comforts of routines the daily things that bring joy and order to my day. If my routine gets thrown off, (meaning, I don't make it by Starbucks on my way to work) I can become very cranky! In relationship with God, establishing a routine in your devotions is vital, making it a habit, while sounding very clinical, is essential to staying in communion with God.

However, you can be too tied to a routine and rigid, and that can also cut out joy from your life. If you become set that one time of day is your devotion time, and not allow yourself to be open to God stopping you for a moment, that can be harmful. Also, I have in mind my grandparents, who were both workaholics, they had one weekend a year that they took for vacations, to the same location, with the same plans, every year. I think that is the reason that my normally very regimented father made sure that our family vacations were always varied and wonderful! Being able to break from routine when necessary is vital. IMO

Darcie
10-15-2007, 06:43 PM
Mondays are laundry day for me.

I like the routine of doing most of my laundry on that day. If I don't, my whole week is 'off'. So I would say the small everyday activities are very important. :thumbsup

Monday is my laundry day too, however I haven't folded the clothes yet...so I'm presently having a laundry crisis :reaction

TexasProud
10-16-2007, 09:25 AM
Want more brain power? 'Mouse' with the other hand
Posted: Oct 12th 2007 2:27PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: General Health, Healthy Habits

Want more brain power? Who doesn't! But who knew it could be as simple as using your other hand to control your computer mouse?

By switching your mouse and mouse pad to the other side you'll be forcing yourself to use your non-dominant hand, which means all the information will go through your brain in a different way and the neurological connections between the two halves of your brain will get stronger. Research has shown that ambidextrous people have (on average) 10% more nerve fibers joining the two halves of their brain together.

I don't know about you, but my brain can use all the help I can give it -- more fibers and stronger connections? Yes, lets do that!

http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/10/12/want-more-brain-power-switch-your-mouse-to-the-other-hand/


Very interesting....
Several months ago I switched my mouse to the other side of the keyboard because I'd heard something somewhere about it being good for your brain, yadda yadda, etc. It definitely took a while to get used to, and I am by no means ambidextrous, but by George, I can use the mouse with my left hand! I can feel my brain getting smarter already! :hypercoffee

:pirate