Monday Morning Musing: Said The River

July 15, 2012 by Kristen 4 Comments

After a long week that had me depressed and discouraged, I decided to take the weekend to fill my tank up. Get a little inspired. Take a rest. Rejuvenate. Imagine.

My theme these past few months has been: Keep. On. Going.

Right now my favorite thing ever is to read through the poetry of Mary Oliver and these words of hers stopped me in my tracks.

 

For me, when things are rough, I need to get out and either take a (literal) hike or stand at the edge of some water. This is a favorite spot of mine and one that I have spent plenty of time thinking at these last few weeks.

When things are tough, what do you do to get back to yourself?

Get to Know Kristen

You can find Kristen at Exemplify Ministries where she loves to help others uncover organic faith. She’s thrilled to have just launched 2:21 – an offshoot of Exemplify – for teenage girls. Through video driven bible studies and regular spotlight shows that focus on the call of the Church, it is Kristen’s hope to equip & inspire women and teen girls to live a life that does. As well as serving at Exemplify Ministries, Kristen is Director of Outreach for A Woman Inspired. When she’s not sitting at Starbuck’s with an extra foam latte in hand, daydreaming up a new idea, she’s hiking in the mountains with her husband, Eric, and dog, Humphrey. Loves: late night latte adventures, all types of music, long weekends, nail polish in every.single.color!, the Doctor, summers spent with her sister, and the family she gets to call her own. She tweets random things @kmschiffman.

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4 comments on “Monday Morning Musing: Said The River”

1. Christy on July 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM said:

   Lately it’s been quiet.
   Reading (or re-reading as the case may be…) a great book. Sleeping. Sitting outside in the late afternoon and taking in the sun.

   I journal.

   I also might eat more chocolate than usual…. but well.. a girls got to do what a girls go to do.

   That quote is beautiful…and that photo goes with it so well.

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   • Kristen on July 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM said:

     Quiet for me too. That is why I like to slip away & get out. Gives me space to clear my head. A great book = YES.

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2. Ginger on July 16, 2012 at 2:22 PM said:

   Oh my goodness, that picture is so captivating! I read a favorite book, drink a cup of coffee, share fellowship {usually a chat with hubby or sis}, or watch a movie.

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   • Kristen on July 16, 2012 at 4:45 PM said:

     Thank you! I snapped the photo a few days ago when I was walking near the river watching some guys fishing. One of the perks of living here.

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