I believe people are important. That God has placed us in the lives of others. There is value in those around us. When I get too busy to live out this conviction there is a battle that wages in my mind and soul. I like to check off my "to do" list. I believe we should be responsible for the things God has entrusted to us, but I hate when my list becomes priority to people, especially my girls. About a decade ago I was taught I valuable lesson in leadership. Not everyone wants you to stop your life for them they just want an invite to be apart. This last week we decided to try this principle with our girls and doing dishes. Isabella is a quality time kinda girl and Alexandrea, at this point, likes anything her big sister likes. So doing dishes has become quality time at the Alcala Household. Sure it takes longer, and it gets messy, there's a lot of water to clean up after, but it's so fun. We have had some awesome talks, laughs, and concerts while cleaning. Valuable family time doesn't always have to be going to the park. It can be enjoying the task at hand with the little ones surrounding you.
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Take some time sit back and observe. Who wants to be a part of your life and what can you invite them to do? Who knows that dreaded task may become one of your favorites because of the individuals involved. People are worth the extra mess and time. So take my advise, let go of your OCD and embrace some lives.“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10
