THE VIEW BLOG

Weekly Updates and Musings from Our Pastor & Director of Program Ministries

A Change in Mood
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A Change in Mood

I hate to admit it, but I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Since diving back under the covers wasn’t really an option for me today, I did some yoga, took a shower, got dressed, made another cup of coffee, and headed out. 

The parking lot was surprisingly full for a 9am on Thursday. I wasn’t expecting anyone and couldn’t recall that anything was going on. But then I remembered, the San Clemente Military Family Outreach (SCMFO) volunteers were assembling the layettes that they’ll give away on Saturday to military families who are expecting a baby soon. 

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The To-Do List
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The To-Do List

Yesterday, I was feeling particularly accomplished. I mean that most literally – I checked off almost all the things on my “List of Things To Do” – I was able to accomplish them! The feeling of satisfaction was a good one and I will not lie, I enjoy getting things done and crossing things off a list. 

My to-do list is likely similar to yours with some tasks that seem to pop up regularly while others only make an appearance once. Each thing listed out needs tending to either because they are important or necessary or sometimes urgent. And so, we attend to these things as we move about our days. 

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