I Miss Pumpkin Pie
October 16th, 2009
I have gotten so caught up in social media that I have neglected the important things in life, such as…
Pumpkin pie
Bubble baths
Reading a good book
Long reading times with my children
A rested mind
A rested body
Significant time in the Word
Praying
Being a keeper at home in the full sense, not just the “I’m here” sense
Engaging in the little details of life
Home educating
Self-discipline
The list could go on and on, sad to say.
Some things are going to have to change…going to have to give.
Because I think I’m addicted to my computer. Blech.
Same here! bleh. Hope you are able to pull yourself from the comp and spend some time doing those important things.
Have a great weekend!
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Yes, the siren call of TweetDeck is making me lose site of some of my personal priorities. It’s so enjoyable, but I’m not being very responsible about it.
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Ditto. Ditto. Thoughts have crossed my mind to close down my own blog, lol. Seriously. I just started writing for Heart of the Matter Online…something I REALLY wanted to do for a long time (a year?) Either I have to learn some discipline or else…. ((Hugs)) Having said that, I’m outtie! :)
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You know, sometimes when the computer has seasons of “sucking you in”, challenging yourself to unplug for a period of time (1 day or 1 week) can really help get that perspective back. I may actually do that next week!
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I hear ya, Sarah Mae.
I went through the same thing last week, the weeks prior to that, and am still going through it. I’ve really gotten caught up in blogging when it wasn’t supposed to be this way.
After much praying and talking to my Father He reminded me of:
Being faithful over little; being faithful over what He has called me to “now.” Being faithful to what’s most important.
So this week when I was tempted to dash to the computer, He stopped me and asked, “Have you taken care of the things that need taking care of?” If I hadn’t I made a bee turn and took care of those things.
Of course, now, this doesn’t mean that every little detail has been taken care of, but for the most part, the things that I would have tended to before my blogging saga I tried to tend to those things as much as I could. I tried to be “all the way there, in that moment.” It’s still a struggle, but I’m purposing in my heart to do it.
One thing is for sure, for me. When I climb into bed at the end of the day; I’m pleased with myself again because I’ve gotten accomplished what He truly called me home to do :)
You go girl! “Log out! Shut down! Go out!”
Perhaps the “go out” should be “Make Pie!”
Love you!
-Breezy
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I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one feeling this way..thank you for sharing.
I almost don’t want to comment because it just keeps drawing you back….but, I completely understand. This really could be anything that keeps us away from doing what is best. It reminds me of what my friend Ami said, “Even though what I am doing seems good I don’t want to miss the “best”. Pumpkin pie and the family. If we don’t hear from you for a month…we’ll be okay. We would miss you, but we would be okay!! and so would your blog. Love ya, Robin
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I’ve been praying for you girl! You’ve been so busy with so many things, I’ve been wondering how you find time for it all! I have definitely had my own struggles with blogging & twitter, but am feeling better now. I have tried to make my blog help me with what I need to do by creating accountability (Making My Home Sing to get me to try new projects to streamline household, Procrastinator’s Party to get me to work on project that would never happen otherwise, Fall Fruit Festival to get me to do a bunch of baking, 5:16 Gals to get me up early & in the Word, etc.). I had thought about cutting back the amount of time I spend blogging, but with my changed mindset about it, I don’t think I’ll have to and hubby actually would like me to pursue advertising now.
I definitely had a problem with twitter for several months – way addicitive! I seem to be better about that now too after reminding myself that I don’t *need* to be popular – LOL!
OK, that was a lot of rambling sister, but I just want you to know that I love and support you no matter how much or little you blog. Go to the Lord and He will show you what He wants you to do!
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You are the voice of so many…..
Be the leader that you were called to be…..
AND LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST…..
I’m with ya!
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Robin – it’s not so much the blogging, but rather all the extras that come along with a “popular” blog – the opportunities that are hard to pass up. I so appreciate your encouragement, thank you a million times over!
Totally understand. I’ve decided to get back into the habit of keeping the computer turned off except for a short time in the morning, during rest/naptime and after the kids go to bed. It’s amazing how consuming it can be, and I hate that my son has started coming up to me and crying while trying to pull my hand away from the mouse!!! Not good.
I need to be a better “mistress of the domain” with my time. :) We were doing MOD-R today, and wow – it’s always so convicting.
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You just described what I’m living. I’m so wrapped up in technology that I’m losing sight of reality. I hate that. Great post. I’m making something without ‘Adobe’ this weekend darnit!
YEAH, I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN. SET A TIMER. IT HELPS.
HUGS FROM MAINE
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Oh, Sarah Mae! I know exactly how you feel. Just last week I felt the Lord placing this same burden on my heart. Hence, I have been sending my lap top with my husband to work every day so it won’t be a temptation. It was hard ( a sure sign of addiction!) but the right thing to do. My children will grow up too fast for me to waste time. And I don’t want to look back and say “I wish I wouldn’t have spent so much time on the internet but with my children!” That would be horrible. We can pray about this together!
I know exactly how you feel. I sit at my computer all day working and of course get involved in twitter, facebook etc. What happened to my life?
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I fear I’m getting addicted to the computer as well..
Add taking time away from spending quality quiet time w/ the hubby to that list for me.
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Oh, honey, tell me about it. And I haven’t even had time to blog for the past few weeks. I’ve been so busy with tassels I barely have time to get on facebook and check messages. I’ve been on Etsy trying to learn everything I possibly can, but at the same time I am missing my blog friends. I’m wondering how I can get to do all that I WANT to do and still do all the stuff I NEED to do (not that FB is a need, but I’m just sayin…). : ) I MISS YOU!
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Your list looks a lot like mine. I’m trying very hard to cut down on my computer time too.
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com
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Does it strike anyone else here that this could be a real problem? I’m reading all the responses (mine included) and it kind of gives me the chills. There are days/weeks when I am more disciplined and other days/weeks when I just let temptation take over. Then at the end of the day I feel like crap. (I hate it).
But on the days I’m totally involved in my kids and doing all the things a mother should be doing, I never feel more fulfilled and content. No joke. Does anyone else have similar feelings? Our flesh just takes over and we want more of the internet – and why? Because the flesh is never satisfied. Ha! I just wrote a post today, totally serious: I’m Not Satisfied. I Want More.
True, I want more relationship with my readers…because blogging just wasn’t enough anymore. It’s like I crave to be conversing with people all.day.long, instead of being attentive to training children and cleaning house. Granted, it isn’t like this everyday, but more days than it should be. I’ve even posted on how things just go down hill when I take too much focus off my kids and home and put it somewhere else (namely the internet).
Blogging is great, in moderation. Facebook is great. In moderation. I def. don’t need to update my status every hour. Right?
All those posts I write on my blog trying to “teach others”…I’m really talking to myself…because those are all the issues I struggle with and one of the only ways for me to learn is for me to write it down (sometimes I just forget to reflect on it AND put it into action!)
Anyhoo…I just thought we should really take a look at what’s going on. Is God using blogging/internet for good, or is satan using it for destruction? What can we do to keep our priorities straight?
Right now I’m working with my 7-year old daughter who seems to really be struggling with her lessons–not so much the lessons themselves, just WANTING to do them. She has fought me tooth and nail this week and it has gradually been getting worse. I certainly need help and support, but I also need to make this issue priority. As it stands, I need to take some sort of “sabbatical” from blogging/social media, in order to move full force into this problem and work it out.I may even have my husband take the monitor cable to work with him just so I’m not tempted. You gotta do what you gotta do, you know? :)
Just something to think about. :) For me, too, believe me!
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The post I have going up Monday is so inspiring (it’s not from me) – I think many women will find it very helpful.
Oh yay! I look forward to it Sarah Mae. :) Thanks!
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So I am thinking this would be a great panel topic, for, say…a Christian Women’s Blogging Conference?
But go bake that pie first, we’ll talk later. ;)
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This would absolutely be a great topic for Relevant – because it is obviously so relevant to many of us.
I had a day like this just this week – totally GLUED to my computer and frustrated by the “Mommy, I’m thirsty” requests by my daughtes. ACK!!! God just totally nailed me on it and I had to shut down and walk away and pray and ask forgiveness for my temporary but so selfish attitude.
I think there is a balance – but finding it isn’t always easy. It’s soooo much easier to play with my friends online than clean up the messy kitchen or wipe up the cat vomit or change the 3rd icky diaper of the day.
But rolling around on the floor with my girls and hearing them laugh and hearing their surprised delight when I sat down to color with them – that is what I remember. Can’t even remember what I was doing online that was so important…
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Debbie, this will be a common theme weaved into Relevant!
This seems to be a common theme with many moms. Time to knuckle down. Easier said than done.
Yep, yep, same here! I actually took a big step in unplugging last week – I gave up my beloved Blackberry. I will admit – I miss it. I miss not knowing every moment of every day what every member of my online (and offline) friends are doing via Twitter, Facebook, etc.. I miss getting my emails immediately, no matter where I am. But I am getting SO much more done at home! I’m watching movies that I’ve been wanting to see, reading the books that have accumulated on my nightstand (and floor beside it, and headboard-bookcase…). I’m organizing and de-cluttering, decorating and rearranging, and (to my husband’s great pleasure) cooking meals and trying new things in the kitchen instead of the same old fall-back dinners. I find every day it gets easier to stay away from the computer, and realizing how many hours of my grown and almost-grown kids’ lives I’ve missed because I had my face in a screen —- it makes me incredibly sad. They are now 21, 18, and 16 – and to all you young mothers out there I have to say “It’s not worth it!” The Net will be there when they are grown, savor the time you have with them, for it will be gone in the blink of an eye… Sorry, not meaning to be a Debbie Downer! :)
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I think I must never get a blackberry.
There is a balance out there, and I know you’ll find it. Hugs. xo
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