Real Life

In the world of blogs.....you can find one on just about any topic you can think of....and find a wealth of information out there.

But....if we're not careful....they can also be a bit depressing sometimes....if we get into the habit of comparing our decorating skills....crafting skills....any skill we may, or may not have....with theirs!!!

This can even be applied to your "blogging skills".
I know of several bloggers who try to give pointers on how to have the "perfect" blog....which, in their opinion....includes "do not have music on your blog".
Maybe it depends on what you're blogging about....or Who you're blogging for....but for myself, I happen to LOVE my music!!!
(but...my Playlist is at the very top....so that if my taste doesn't happen to be the same as yours....you can easily turn it off)

I know this comparison happens in "real life", too...not just in the blog world.  We often see others who seem to have it all together....they're perfect Momma's (or Grandma's)....keep their house spic and span....seem to be able to take a 24 hour day and spread it out to get 36 hours worth of time out of it....never waste a single second....and are even able to be just like the woman in this old Enjoli perfume commercial.....

 Well....this ain't me!!! I'm trying.....I really am.....and about the only part that I'm getting right these days is the decluttering part that I learned from the FlyLady.  I've lost count of how many boxes of "stuff" I've taken to our local Appalachian Outreach.  You'll never know how good it makes me feel to fill up that cardboard box and drop it off!!!  But, it's also a bit embarrassing that I've accumulated so much junk over the years!!! There are still areas in my house that I would be ashamed for you to see.  There....I've admitted it!!!  Am I the only one?No....I think I see a few other hands raised out there.  Good!!!  Phew.....I was getting a bit paranoid!!! What I'm getting at....is that we don't need to compare ourselves with others....(although there's nothing wrong with having a mentor....someone who can give you sound advice).   We're all different....that's how God made us.  Let's not carry to an extreme trying to "keep up with the Joneses"!!!   We can admire....and even get wonderful ideas from others....but let's just be the individuals God made us to be!!! 2 Corinthians 10:12 (my own interpretation)We do not dare to compare or classify ourselves....it is not wise.  Psalm 139:14 (KJV)I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Blessings to you!!! In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!