Life in The Family International

Between today and my last post, there’s been tons to write about…isn’t that how it normally goes? –just when your work has picked up speed and progressed tremendously, something tragic happens. In this case, I come home one day to find out that my computer has succummbed to a special kind of nasty virus which changes my account password. And being that I don’t know how to tinker with these things and fix them, I’ve been computer-less for a couple weeks now.

Completely crippled. Which can either be depressing or an excuse to find other things in life to do. Like gardening, exercising, and immersing myself in spending quality time with people. –Going out, dancing again…cleaning house…it’s really quite refreshing.

Most of all, I’ve benefitted from being able to spend more time with the Love of My life …and He’s put me at ease about a lot of concerns I had with not making my deadlines, getting to my work, or operating on the highs that I get from accomplishments, etc. It’s hard to switch gears and realize that when physical work isn’t getting done at the speed you’d like, then spiritual things like prayer and a positive attitude can actually bring faster results.

But they can, and they do, so I’ve learned in these last couple of weeks. Living life isn’t about meeting deadlines and making the salary cut. It’s about laughter, love, and the warmth that comes from a thankful heart…it’s about waking up every morning and being grateful for the ability to breathe.

So…I’m thankful that it was just my computer that died.

Nyx is a vounteer Missionary Member of The Family International. Her missions have taken her through South East Asia, India, East Africa and South Africa. She currently runs charity projects for terminally-ill, indigent children in The Philippines and is also a child-education consultant, youth counsellor, freelance writer for TV, radio, magazines, a voice-talent, illustrator, artist, Events Host and Music Marketer. She is the eldest of 13 siblings, and a Taurean who enjoys spicy food, open-bar nights, long baths, photographing people, and throwing festive parties. Dislikes: Whiny women, bratty children, spoiled men. More about Nyx

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