Work in Progress

"assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness."

Ephesians 4:21‭-‬24

I used to think of intentional silence as punishment.
Actually, if we're being honest, I still do. It's a work in progress.
However I'm learning to trust God and know that certain people leaving my life whether for periods of time or for good may be just what I need to tune out outside noise and to lean heavily on Him.
Although my transition period has helped me to unpack that quite a bit, and now I know it's more of a boundary issue, I still think it's a shock to my system when people who know I feel that way do it to me. I definitely still count the days but with each passing one it gets a little easier and I'm a step closer to being in a better place. Reminding myself that people will do what they want to and that life must go on has been a help though.

I used to (unknowingly) think of myself as a fixer.
Actually, if we're being honest, I still do. It's a work in progress.
I'm actively unlearning this and learning to support my people through whatever they're going through rather than wanting to fix everything and make it better when I think it should be. I couldn't do it even if I tried hard. This and knowing that ultimately they need to go to God who knows all things and can fix all things. They need to turn to the creator and protector of the universe.

Heart Work

Hi lovelies! 

Transition periods for me always trigger periods of self reflection. I think it's the feeling of being in limbo or maybe it's because I finally slow down enough to take everything in and think. I'm an overthinker by nature but there's something about getting time to stop and think that allows me to take it a step further into heart work.

No one tells you how chaotic heart work can be.
How real self love is hours of self examination, learning, unlearning and growing into a better version of yourself. Even when you thought you were a good (enough) person and that you've achieved what you'd set out to do in that season. How you'll have to turn your world upside down before putting it right side up again.

Taking Stock: Warm Winter 2020

Hey lovelies!🤗

Can you believe it's already July?🤯

If you'd asked me at the beginning of the year I would've never imagined typing this in the time that we are now. But I'm grateful that I'm alive, well and able to do it anyway.😊 So let's go straight into it yeah?

Making: Plans. I've been so good at staying indoors and social distancing but really, I'm done with it now. 😂 I'm ready to go back outside.

Baking: Cookies! 😍🤤 Did you guys see my recipe for the best cookies here? The only time we don't have them in the house is when I'm low on supplies.😅

Drinking: Water, the answer is always going to be water. 😂

Craving: Dates and quality time.😭

I just want to spend time with my people. In person. Texting and calling has been fun and all but I'm ready for the hugs and seeing the smiles. And most importantly, eating food off their plates. 😂

Corantine cookies

Hey Lovelies!🤗

I don't know about you but like everyone and their sister I've been doing a little (ok, a lot) of baking while I've had all this extra time at home and it's been so good for me. 😍 Food is truly my love language.

And while I know I already have a couple of cookie recipes up on here, they were a little on the smaller side. Plus it's been a while since I created something from scratch.

Best 👏🏾 idea👏🏾 ever!👏🏾

What I created was this huge cookie that is a blend of chewy and crunchy. It's delicious warm or cold. And it can be switched up to fit whatever you'd like to go in it.😁 So far I've stuffed them with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Who knows what I'll go with next. I'll probably start putting mini versions of it on cakes/cupcakes soon bc it's that good!🤤

The great thing is, you can make a whole batch of cookie dough, put them in the freezer and bake them in bits as the craving hits you. 😉 

You know I have to share them with you.

I hope you love them as much as I do.

Please, send me pictures or tag @bakersheartzm on Instagram when you post your creations.

Bisous!

X

P.s what's your favourite Corantine snack?