When Enough Is Not Enough

After I wrote yesterday's post, I continued to stew over the idea. I came to the conclusion that sometimes enough is not enough.

Sometimes we really do need to step up and champion a cause or a movement or an ideal or perhaps even a revolution.

God has gifted us with different interests and desires. He's given us different giftings and abilities. We must use them - not enough, but to their fullest. We cannot let good be the killer of best.

For me, this looks like so many different things. I've changed my beauty routine completely and had started a blog about how to rid ourselves of toxic things. It was a grand exercise in bringing awareness. The thing is, it came to an end. I've made the changes, they aren't monumental any more. I'm still always on the lookout for things that are toxin-free or less toxic and enjoy talking about them or sharing them.

In that same vein, I have stepped back and we try to eliminate all processed food from our diet. I make almost everything from scratch. It cuts back on added preservatives and crazy non-digestibles (like cellulose) and keeps my family healthier. (though, if you were to check out my menu tonight it would be a huge contradiction - perogies  and sausage [though the sausage is from my in-laws and made from wild meat])

More recently, S and I are becoming aware of fair trade foods and clothing and other ethical purchases we can make. We're starting to make decisions based around whether the thing we need is a necessity or commodity or an extravagance. It's not easy. We're still learning. We're also learning about how to talk about the choices we make with other people and not be silent.

Another one is understanding and compassion for those with kids who are atypical. This one is super new, but so close to home we cannot ignore it.

There are other issues that touch my heart but do not have the wherewithal or the platform to do much else besides pray and support in those ways. Those are the Enough is Enough category.

Everyone's categories are different, but everyone has the categories. I'm big on potential and potential realized. I really want to be able to talk through or help out how I can. I really REALLY want to see people, in God's strength, moving forward and doing more than enough.


xo,
J

soli deo gloria