The Little Things: Time Off and A Time Out

2014-12-21_0027 I stopped in the middle of the shopping center and stared. Christmas decorations hung from the ceiling and large red signs informed me of the latest sales. I wasn’t looking at anything in particular. I just stopped, wondering what would happen if I did. People pushed past, some annoyed, some wondering why I didn’t continue with the flow of traffic. My eyes kept forward and I let the people around me brush past, watching them as they proceeded forward and I stood unmoved.

They kept going, even when I didn’t.

I realized something then and there: I don’t want to just go with the flow. I don’t want to push past people to get somewhere. I want more. I want so much more.

A few weeks ago I sat at my computer with a writing deadline waiting for me to meet it. My mind was blank. My heart was longing for something… that something more. But I had no idea how to get it. I felt like I had so much to say, but nothing would come out. The only things that filled my mind were questions, a surplus of questions. Some I had the answers to, others I didn’t, but they filled my mind and distracted my thought process. So, I wrote them down. I typed them out. It was as if my heart wanted to reevaluate itself- and by golly I was going let it.

I wrote last week about how I felt like I have recently just finished a race. And it’s true. I feel exhilarated, exhausted, and inspired. There is SO much I want to process- this season has been so filled! So, I’m going to do something I haven’t done all year. I’m taking time off and taking a time out. 2015 will be here before we know it and the Lord has whispered so many things to me about what is to come. But, before this new year begins, I want to appreciate the old one. I want to soak in 2014 and breathe in everything it was composed of. I want to relive and remember the memories, the emotions and the adventures.

Most importantly, I want to cherish this time with the people I’m with. Because honestly, I live life with someone amazingly wonderful people.

This season is all about being present and our presence is the best gift we can give each other.

Until I return, you should know that Anna Filly Photography has some INCREDIBLE things to look forward to come January 1st 2015. Like- INCREDIBLE.

Traveling.
A new brand.
A surplus of surprises.
A new vision.
Exciting announcements.
New Weddings.
Upgrades.

I KNOW.

I’m supa pumped.

Until then, I wish you the warmest Merry Christmas words can wish. I pray that you take moments to pause and ponder as you enjoy this precious time with those you love most. If you’re like me, and you’re craving something, I’ve attached the list of 2015 Questions I frantically typed out of the overflow of my heart that night. Answer a few and see what you come up with. Sometimes, it helps us to refocus when we reevaluate the condition of who we’ve become.