Embracing the messy-beautiful

It’s enjoying the moments and embracing imperfection, knowing that life is glorious…and it’s also really hard.

It has taken me years, but I live it most days now. Today. Today I went to yoga and hugged my mama in the parking lot. I wrote a lot. I never did take a shower or change out of my yoga clothes but I did take our neighbor friend along to karate so she could see what the boys do there. I offered some feedback to someone I respect very much. I set appointments. I also procrastinated on a writing project–again.

A nephew was born today!

I ran out to the store and left Drew in charge of dinner. I didn’t even touch the sink full of dirty dishes but I did watch three episodes of Friends while I ate my lunch and gave myself a pedicure. Red. For Valentine’s Day.

I was selfish. I was selfless. I hugged the people I love most. I moved my body, neglected my housework and enjoyed the heat of the sun on my shoulders. I watered my flowers, ate too much chocolate and ate dinner in front of the TV.

There was nothing extraordinary about today but it held about a million amazing moments and after suffering from anxiety years ago, I appreciate the beauty of the mundane now more than ever. Drew’s jokes, snuggling Ethan, Andrew’s riddles, updates from my mom, texts from a friend, the cat trying to drink out of my cup…they delight me. And the dirty dishes? The possible falling out from the feedback I gave? That doesn’t bother me anymore.

Life IS beautiful. And messy. I hope I live that out for all to see and I hope I celebrate your messy-beautiful here and in real life.

There is so much to be thankful for. I hope you have a messy-beautiful day.

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