Five on Friday: I'm Still Learning

I've made mistakes this week. I've said things I wish I hadn't. I've been frustrated with myself. It's been a pretty challenging week in a lot of ways. At the same time, in the midst of everything, I've had a lot of time to think and reflect. I still am (and will always be) a work in progress, and if you're anything like me, you may feel like you have to have it all figured out. But don't fear, friends; our imperfections and our failures are a great, humbling reminder that we aren't perfect. One of the goals in my tagline is to learn fearlessly, at all stages and ages. And so, on this lovely Friday, here are five things I'm still learning. 

Photo: Lacey Rene Studios

1. I'm still learning how to be patient.

I've been thinking really hard about patience lately. Whether it's at school, on the softball field, or just in conversations with others, I've really been learning a lot about how to show grace to others while also speaking up when the time is right. Lord willing, I'm seeking to stretch myself in this area and to really love on others over and over again, even when it's not easy. Sometimes it's hard to keep this up and I find myself growing impatient over the dumbest things. But I'm learning, and I'm trying (which is half the battle, right?)

2. I'm still learning how to balance technology and life.

Currently, Kelsie has been such a fun part of life since January. I didn't really start taking it seriously until around April, and since then I have seen just how much work blogging really takes. It's super fun and super worth it to share my heart and words with you lovely people in the hope of being real, living fully, and encouraging others. At the same time, it can be very time consuming, and require a lot on "screen time" that takes away from time in other areas (or sleep). I'm still learning what works best for me, and how I can still be fully present with the people I'm physically present with. Thanks so much for reading and making this such a blast! I hope it's a blessing to you, as I know it's been for me.

3. I'm still learning how to handle rejection.

I've actually got a post planned for this in the near future. Back in the day, it seemed that my "rejection" was really only in the realm of boys (I even had one turn me down when I asked him to Sadie Hawkins). You can tell a girl that she's "intimidating" all you want, but it doesn't help her feel wanted. Thankfully, I've got a great love story that was worth waiting for. But now that I'm a "grown-up", I've experienced a bit more rejection in other areas. Whether it's applying for something or trying to make new friends, it's been hard to put myself out there and feel like I'm not wanted... and it's not something anyone really likes to feel. But in those moments, I've continued to turn my focus to the Lord, and to know that I am known, loved, and wanted in His eyes. That His plans are far greater than mine. And that's all that truly matters.

Some beautiful flowers the hubs surprised me with one week.

4. I'm still learning how to navigate through my feelings.

If you saw my post last week on conflict, you know that a big part of life involves hard conversations with others. Sometimes, the first step in successfully navigating these conversations is just figuring out what the heck I'm even thinking and feeling. (And for us ladies, that can be really hard to determine. Sorry guys!) Lately, I've been working on being slow to speak and quick to listen, which are both Biblical concepts. I'm realizing that I need to really find the heart of the matter before I decide to confront someone in a graceful manner.

5. I'm still learning how to block out the world and be still.

In a full, busy world like mine, sometimes the hardest thing to do is just take the time to be quiet and still. Even just the other night, Aaron was off at a Chiefs game and I found myself with a rare night at home with no plans and no one to really hang out with. Extrovert that I am, I asked around to see who was available. Everyone seemed to have conflicts, and I realized this may be a time the Lord was giving me to just be still and spend a little time with Him. And if I'm honest, that's been a struggle lately. I know I need to keep working in this area to make stillness a priority, even if it's hard and my mind seems to be going a million miles an hour.

What are you learning? Are there things in your life that you're still working on? I've love to hear them in the comments below, or on the Currently, Kelsie Facebook page! Have a wonderful weekend friends!

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Kelsie

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