Sometimes you just gotta dance

So everyone goes through ups and downs.  Many different kinds of ups and downs-with relationships, jobs, money, just life in general.  I have been through my share.  Since becoming a "grown up, " I have become envious of people who seem to have that "inner peace" or "blind faith." This is not about religion or anything, but something I have observed growing older.  There just always seems to be something to worry about.  And then I get stressed because I am worrying so much.  A friend texted me that she wanted to run away today, because she doesn't want to be a grown up anymore.  Doesn't want the responsibilities, the burdens, the worries that appear to go along with being an adult. I could totally relate to her. I kept telling her, "I know.  I know." And she was saying, " I know you know. I wish you didn't know!" Anyway, for the past year or so, I have been reading Sarah Young's devotional book (Jesus Calling) and the book of Awakening, which is more of a meditation kind of book.  I read them together and then journal about what I read and try to relate it to my life.  I try to read everyday but have to admit, it does not always happen. In both of the books-giving to a power higher than yourself (what/who-ever it may be) is pretty relevant.  I have just not found it.  Yet.  See I am trying for that optimism.  I was sitting at my desk today.  I dread end of the month.  Bills are due, money is tight, bills are due....I was responding to a zillion emails, trying to plan lessons, worrying about bills not yet paid, getting data sheets together, trying to work my way down my to-do list....and all of a sudden this overwhelming feeling of happiness came over me.  I can not even describe it.  It wasn't peace or faith.  It was happiness, joy.  I don't know why.  I was just innately and overwhelmingly happy.  I tried to explain it to Josh when I got home and I know I didn't do a good job.  I am not even sure I did it justice here.  When I got home though and saw my kids, my family...an impromptu Unger Dance Party began.  Because when you are happy....dancing is JUST the thing:)

xo~M

courtesy of Ella Unger

courtesy of Ella Unger

PS Keelin was on Instagram.....probably posting about how utterly embarrassed she was  by the actions of her entire family....which is why she is not in the dance party pictures.....