I find some of my best reflecting happens while I am getting ready in the morning, in particular while I am blow-drying my hair.  Maybe it is because most of the rest of my day is filled with ongoing demands pulling at me or distractions like my cell phone or the TV keeping my mind occupied or maybe it is the clutter around my office and home that constantly remind me of one more thing that is on my to-do list but hasn’t gotten done yet.  But whatever the reason is there is something about the lull of the hair dryer that helps me tune out the rest of the distractions and my mind is free to wander and reflect.  Some people talk about the things that keep them up at night and using the tool of keeping a pad of paper by the bed to jot down the thought so they can drift off to sleep.  I have learned that it is better for me to keep the pad of paper in my bathroom because that is where I need to jot down things that come up while I am getting ready.  I know that as soon as I walk out of the bathroom and leave my room, these things don’t come to mind again until maybe the next morning if then.

Today has been one of my favorite kind of days at the end of a long weekend at home with only a few commitments on my schedule, I didn’t have to be anywhere special this morning so I was late getting ready for the day.  Today is the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and I watched part of the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on TV and it was no surprise that Dr. King’s “I have a Dream” speech was referenced.  I memorized this speech when I was in school and there is quite a bit that I still remember and can recite along with them as it was read.  This weekend has also been filled with little projects around the house, straightening up, putting up the final Christmas decorations, continue to de-clutter the “stuff” that weighs me down, preparing for the week ahead.   So it is no surprise to me that as I am blow-drying my hair, my mind wanders to “I have a Dream…”.  I pause and think about what is it that I dream of today.  It is January and a great time to think of goals, dreams, and reflections on where you are and where you want to be.  Not to diminish or take away from the powerful message of Dr. King but over the next few blog post, I will share a few of my dreams and goals that have come through my reflections while blow-drying my hair.

 

I dream of the day that I have…

• A clutter free home & life!
• Time to have regular & meaningful visits with my friends and family!
• Energy to be helpful to and present for those around me where there is a need!

 

I know that God uses these times of reflection – to speak to me, to nudge me, to encourage me and to challenge me.  What are your dreams and reflections?  When and where do you find your moment to hear the thoughts that are deep inside of you, the dreams and needs that God is nudging you to do something about.  Are you like me and need to get that pad of paper to jot them down so you don’t forget?   I look forward to sharing more reflection from my mornings in future blogs.