The other day, as I looked at images on Tumblr and Pinterest, I stopped feeling inspired and began to fidget. What was wrong? Didn’t I enjoy looking at layer cakes and border gardens? How could I turn away from 1001 ways to make confection’s sugar? Surely I needed to learn how to style my bookcases, kitchen counters, or pantry.  What about the secrets of a Brazillian Workout? I could use that, right? Or how about “10 Ways to Use Dead Flowers?” Well, I’m exaggerating about that one. But not much. Everywhere I looked, someone had the answer to all of my problems, including the ones I didn’t know about. I just wanted to go away and eat ice cream.

Sometimes social media is awesome. Other times, it’s too loud, rather like the midway at a county fair, with sideshow barkers luring me to check out marvelous, freaky things.

When you’re suffering from information overload, you can hit the mute button.

“Aspire to live a quiet life,

to mind your own affairs,

and to work with your hands.”

–Thessalonians 4:11

Today I will try to cultivate a quiet mind. 

I will keep my own counsel.

I will work with my hands, pulling weeds and digging in the dirt.