rest Archives - Feet Under My Table https://feetundermytable.com/tag/rest/ Celebrate life, home, and those you love Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://feetundermytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FeetUnderMyTable-Favicon-75x75.jpg rest Archives - Feet Under My Table https://feetundermytable.com/tag/rest/ 32 32 A Time to Rest and Reset https://feetundermytable.com/a-time-to-rest-and-reset/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-time-to-rest-and-reset https://feetundermytable.com/a-time-to-rest-and-reset/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:09:34 +0000 https://feetundermytable.com/?p=14705 We are in the second month of a new year and time for a bit of reflection, rest and reset here. A few months ago was an unraveling of sorts. An after surgery release from my surgeon and finishing physical therapy should have restored everything back to normal, right? Well, not exactly. Although I am doing great, there was an overwhelming expectation that “normal”, whatever that was, should have been on my doorstep. When the unlocking of the door happened with no restrictions…that’s when I knew I needed a bit of rest and reset. Finding a place to do that was the next thing on my agenda. Even my husband said I needed to rest with no distractions. Perhaps among your plans are changes in the new year or resolutions of sorts. And, now into February, you may be reanalyzing those resolutions, right? Adding a time to rest and reset may be among your list. Just to rest and reset. No deadlines. No “look what needs to be tackled” here. Simply a “let’s pause and let things go for a few days” was what was ordered. Truthfully, most of the unmet expectations were simply created by me. Isn’t that how often happens for us all…when the expectations before us are created by us? Creative projects that had been planned; deadlines for writing; events to attend; closets to clean; zinnia seeds to harvest; garden beds to clean; plants to repot; seasonal decor changeout; season prep; and recipes to make to name a few. What I felt I should or could be doing were just beyond reach. The overwhelming sense that every decision was paramount needed to be calmed. The overactive brain with unrealistic “to do” lists needed to be halted. In my heart I knew that I needed “down” time. Which seemed quite ridiculous since most of the past months had been recuperating time. But, really? To get away in a cabin in a wooded state park–by myself–was welcome. No frills. Simple and clean. The TV never turned on. The craziness of life put away for a while. A face full of lists and decisions removed. Putting away the phone. Sleeping, journaling, praying and resetting the goal. And that happened. Only out of the cabin to take in a bit of fresh air, sunshine and meals happened. Hours of writing in my journal, quiet time, prayer, music and rest were the agenda for 3 days. And the result? More ease when I returned home. A continued need for stillness and quiet time. You see? We all have times when for everyone’s well being we need to take the time to pause. Rest. Reset. Trust me. It doesn’t have to be fancy. You don’t need entertainment to refill. Even if it’s a chair on the back lawn or a walk in the woods or a stroll through a park. Just a quiet stillness to calm your heart. Even a simple break from meal prep was enjoyed. But, goodness, if you plan to rest at this park, be prepared for portion control. This was the first night’s dinner. This is the way you order the fried chicken…no substitutions…out of the oven to the table like this. UNLESS you are in a group and then it’s all served in bowls and platters, family style. Oh, my! Giant City Lodge’s food was amazing…but, smaller meals and less of them were sufficient after the introduction to caution. Back at the cabin? No computer. No social media. Not even a microwave or fridge to make you want to reheat leftovers allowed. You see… Never fear…everything will be there when you return. So, if I am speaking to someone today? Is it time for you to step away…take down time to rest and reset? Especially with a new year in fast pursuit? I realize that for many with heavy workloads, full houses filled with kids, homework, athletics and events that this may seem an unattainable goal. But, I challenge you to make choices that will be better for you AND those you love and provide care in your home. Look for ways and times to calm the noise in your head that prevents rest. And, may I add…alone time? Not a girl trip where the noise adds more to the processing of life. At least, that’s what works best for me. Extend yourself grace. Some thoughts from stepping away… Do you need a rest and reset? Think about how a rest and reset happens for you. What fills your tank? Renews your heart? Makes you the best version of yourself to give to others. Everyone needs the best you. Then please take time to do that. Everyone will benefit from it. A great way to reset and restart. After all spring is just a few weeks away. Before the season change adds activities to accelerate your life…pause, reflect…recharge. Cheering for you on the sidelines. Thank you for joining me here,

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]]> https://feetundermytable.com/a-time-to-rest-and-reset/feed/ 4 In Times of the Pause From the DIY Redo https://feetundermytable.com/in-times-of-the-pause-from-the-diy-redo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-times-of-the-pause-from-the-diy-redo https://feetundermytable.com/in-times-of-the-pause-from-the-diy-redo/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:29:04 +0000 https://feetundermytable.com/?p=1824 This week has been a time of pause and refresh. If you have missed me…I have been focused on resting this week. Perhaps it was the rain that wiped out my “to do” list for DIY Redo projects; but, none the less, focusing on what is important, taking a step back, viewing life from a balanced perspective is what’s been a part of that time of pause from the DIY mass hysteria over here. When the rain begin, the landscape trimming, shrub and bush planting, container gardening and reworking that tower garden went on hold. All of those gardening things I have mentioned before. Along with those items went the painting of the porch DIY redo and the back porch screen replacement and painting. Are you feeling my drift? There are projects…lots of projects! I am not sure if you have had projects that began when life changed as we know it a year ago…but, we had a list. A redo list that was long and prioritized and created with our “hands on” approach to redo for the most part. That list. It was a start for sure! Then life happened. Things like mold under the house that added a sump pump, encapsulation, insulation, redoing supports and mold treatment to fix the problem. Huge budget hit for sure; but, well worth the investment. There was a plan for new attic sealing with insulation and redo for issues that needed improvement…all to be delayed by a raccoon who felt like the attic needed to be his or her residence. That resident has been evacuated, but it’s added new changes to that DIY redo project. That unwanted guest? He created a whole new direction for a front porch remodel. You see, that front porch light that was shattered when he climbed on it on his way to that attic, created a new look and new lighting and cleaning and painting added to that infamous list! Another round of requests for proposals for bathroom remodels and window replacements began. Anyone else in this boat with me? In the middle of that list came new things added to the list…a new project added to the kitchen. a project to complement other projects. Decisions for other areas needed to be made. Beginning projects everywhere! And then came Monday. I have a long fuse and have been told I was a patient teacher, but circumstances of life brought things to an elevated level. I just couldn’t keep it all together! Does that ever happen to you? It was at that moment, I knew that I had to pause and get off of that merry go round and step away from the chaos of overwhelming proportion. A pause in the DIY redo arena for me. A time to be quiet and still and focus and breathe and think and pray and listen. It’s sort of like when you were little and jumped out of a moving jump rope and then feeling the rhythm and timing of when it’s best to step back into the game. So, I just paused. Took time to find balance. Looked at opportunities to restructure time, focus, prayer and be in the right moment to do whatever needed to be done. Don’t miss your opportunity for those times, friend. When things begin to unravel and escalate and your world comes tumbling down. I don’t want you to leap out of that jump rope or merry go round without the ability to do it gracefully and unharmed. That 2020 unfinished list has done a number on me. That’s when I stopped for inspiration. I simply paused to give my brain and heart and thoughts a bit of inspiration with a little bit of interaction and conversation had with friends along the way. Oh, how I have missed that. It helped me to pick out paint for a project that needed finishing. Inspiration was breathed in that gave new joy to work on that list. In the midst of that quiet time, it gave me focus time to pray for loved ones experiencing loss and illness that I knew needed prayer. Then on a random Instagram post, I read: “Don’t be afraid of the pause.” Are you afraid of things you will miss? Maybe afraid of the deadlines or the consequences of pausing? Perhaps, even what others would think about your “pause”. Goodness! Don’t be afraid of that pause when you need it. If you are in the middle of the chaos, friend, you may miss things of importance. All of it. May I challenge you? Take time to pause. Whether it’s on DIY projects or life or business or family or chaos or things that distract you–just hit pause. Focus on finding balance in your life. Make sure you give yourself time to breathe, pray, read, interact and be present. Remind yourself of the things that you learned in 2020 that you don’t want to lose in 2021. Make a new list of priorities. Extend yourself grace. Lots of grace extended when needed. Find joy in the journey. When others need joy for difficult circumstances, pray for them. Share your life with others! I am tired of the ZOOM conversations; but, being connected on ZOOM calls or here with you or with face to face interaction is vital for all of us. Seek things that complement your design. YOU, friend, are not designed like anyone else! Find what makes you happy and spend time, energy and focus on what brings you happiness. That’s how this blog began for me. Then would you do something for me? Share how you are managing the paths and pauses of your life, will you? I love that you have chosen to spend time here with me. But, truthfully, this isn’t a one sided conversation. I would love to hear back from you. P. S. I found this book on how to handle a pause…I think I pausing must be an artform. Anyone else need help with this? Perhaps there are others of you who are finding yourself in the place of the PAUSE. Embrace that precious time, friend, when you have time to think…prioritize…pray…focus…and jump back into the game. Until then, happy pausing. May that pause allow you to happily jump back into the game at the right time! (affiliate link included for your shopping convenience at no extra cost for you!)

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