Hi guys!
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a Sunday reflection eh?
And, well, today isn’t even REALLY a Sunday reflection. Like, at all.
I’m actually here to tell you that I am going to take a break from the Sunday reflection series over the summer for a few reasons:
1. I feel like I don’t have a lot new to tell you. You guys know I am trying to give my food issues to God. It’s getting easier, I’m gaining weight steadily (yay!) and things are going well. Yes, it’s still hard at times. BUT, we’ve talked about these issues now. A lot. I can’t write the same post over and over and over.
2. I started reading “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” pictured above, and it’s really caused me to re-evaluate my life. You guys, I work A LOT. Like, 14 hour days, almost every day, get up at 4 am kind of A LOT. I’m starting to get really tired and, after doing all the posts for the week, I just don’t have the energy to write a post on Sunday.
3. Again, because of said book, I am trying to figure out how to work harder, not smarter, and figure out the things that truly bring me joy in doing, and limit the tedious tasks that don’t really have much gain. Right now, writing these posts are a little bit tedious. I have also realized that I do not spend NEAR enough time enjoying my marriage, enjoying my Savior and really, enjoying my life. So, I am going to take the Summer to do these things. I mean, you’ll still get your 3-4 posts a week, because recipe development/photography is something I still ADORE. But, right now, I just need to take a few things off my to do list.
ANYWAY. You really should read this book guys. It’s really AWESOME for really figuring out exactly what you LOVE to do, and just doing those things. Why spread ourselves thin, doing a bunch of things that aren’t reallllly producing results?
Don’t worry, we will be back in the fall and, by then, I will have all SORTS of reflections for you! I hope you understand!
See ya tomorrow!
lindsay says
i’m so glad you are reading it! best REAL book ever! now go NOT WORK. xxoo
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA, Love you! <3
Sarah C says
This sounds like a good move. I am going through the same thing of sorts, and I find that rest and breaks help. All the best to you.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Sarah! Sometimes you just need to look after yourself 🙂 I hope you find some rest as well!
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
Glad you are doing what’s best for you! Your blog is inspiring, with or without Sunday reflections!! Happy summer 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you SO much Becky, you are too sweet!! 😀
molly @ there goes molly rose says
I’ve enjoyed reading your reflections and seeing such an honest side of you, but you should never do something you feel you HAVE to do just to keep up with it and your readers! As me and my thug husband like to say, “you do you boo” 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Bahaha love your “thug husband!” So funny! Don’t worry, they will come back! I just need some time off – thanks for understanding!
TaniaB says
Taylor, you work too much! That’s not what God intended. Take the time and enjoy it!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Tania!
Carla H says
I totally understand! Enjoy your summer, your husband and our Savior!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Carla! 😀
Nancy says
Brave decision. hope you find what is essential to enable joy as you share your gifts with the world.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Nancy!
Brittany @ Words Like Honeycomb says
Family ALWAYS comes first! And only God above that, so great move Taylor 🙂 and we will just re-read previous posts if we really need to hehe 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, you are SO sweet Brittany! Thank you!!
Hannah says
Hi Taylor,
I just found your blog and am enjoying reading everything/writing down recipes. You have made a wise decision for the summer. In today’s culture it is way to easy to be swept away by the busyness of, well, everything. I am in the same boat… not necessarily the same activities, but way overloaded. The Lord has been telling me to chill, but I keep foolishly telling Him, “But God, I need to do this, that, and the other, because that’s the plan!” Who am I kidding? If we don’t listen to Him, we completely miss our destiny! I don’t want to stand before His throne and realize there how much I missed down here. Good luck this summer. May you enjoy your Savior, husband, and life to the fullest degree!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Hannah! I definitely don’t want to stand before Him with the same thoughts! I hope that you are able to relax and chill out this summer as well! xoxo