My eyes couldn’t take it all in last night.
It may have been the most beautiful barn in the world, surrounded outside by an abundance of hydrangeas, lantana, and gorgeous urns full of summer’s bounty. The stained concrete floors, the rich wood walls and ceilings, the antler chandeliers, and one hundred pairs of the world’s most beautiful boots—it was a sight for sore eyes.
I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure heaven will be something like a square dance.
The age range was something like 7-77 but it was hard to tell which group was having more fun.
Teenage angst doesn’t stand a chance against this kind of fun. There were a few on the fringes who were a little too embarrassed/shy/fearful at first. It’s easy to focus on ourselves, on our own insecurities, on the self-doubt that can so easily cripple us.
But the key to square dancing (and maybe to life?) is to look outward. To be willing to see how the world shines. And to honor it by dancing.
To be willing to look beyond ourselves, if just for a while.
To take someone’s hand, whether she be 7 or 77 and honor her however we may.
Last night, to do honor meant to dance. (In cute boots, of course.)
Today, it means to finish the laundry, talk to the teenager, chop up the salad, and write the words. It doesn’t seem very precious at all, actually, but doing the next thing needed to bless the next person in front of me is to show honor.
And oh, the times I’ve blown it. Too busy, too full of self, too burdened, too afraid.
Opening my eyes and my heart are always harder than I think.
I have to wade past my selfishness, my doubt, my impatience, my heartache and my own stubborn agenda.
Today—I hope I have eyes to see.
I hope I can muster the courage to jump in with both feet. To dance. To listen. To see how the world shines and to find some small way to honor it.
What precious things are you holding today? What would it mean to honor them?
(p.s. I’ve MISSED you like crazy!! Also? You should totally hire a square dance caller for your next event!)
Oh yay, you wrote! xoxo I had prepared myself for fewer updates during your memoir work, haha. : ))
Beautiful post for sure. These words remind me of the lessons in humility… That it’s not so much thinking less of oneself but of thinking of oneself less.
Looking outward, DOING love, not just feeling it.
I like how life work in cycles, from the big and flashy right back to quiet, almost mundane. It soothes me, this rhythm.
And last night I started reading Lewis’ Surprised by Joy.
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Sending you all the love right back!! I just finished The Great Divorce so Lewis is so fresh in my head! Enjoy him! xoxo
Welcome back, you were missed. Love this simple message and the cute boots!
Awww, thank you Patty!! I wanted to steal EVERYone’s boots last night!
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I love you Edie! You are such an inspiring person, what you do touches so many lives and I just adore reading your little pockets of sunshine…..
Awwww, my day is made.
There is such power in kind words.
Bless you!
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I always know when I have read something special, super impact full because I find I try to memorize it. This is a complete home run! Love it. You’re the best. Onward and outward!
Such sweetness! Thank you!
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Missed YOU like crazy!!!!!!! Was so happy to see a new post! I know to expect less posting as you write your book (Cannot wait to read!!!!), but I still check every day! Loved the post and all those amazing boots!!!!
I fondly remember square dancing as a little girl in an old Grange building. I still can’t keep a beat but I bet I could still square dance! Off to try and locate a place where square dancing is still alive for the sake of my little girls. Thanks for bringing back such a sweet memory!
i sure you love you my fringey boot wearing hottie who ALWAYS blesses who’s right in front of her
see you in a couple days
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Can’t WAIT to hug on you!!
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I’m holding onto these last few weeks of summer. Enjoying the kids close by, the fresh garden vegetables, the sleeping in, the barefeet and pausing to enjoy the moments.
#lifepaused is my hastag this season.
Thanks for sharing Edie!
LOVE the hashtag!!
Welcome back- even if it is only for a short visit. I’m also one of those who check your site daily. 🙂 Wonderful post!! As I embark on my first year of homeschooling my 6th grade daughter (can I TEACH 6th grade math?) I find your post to be a reminder that even in the mundane things we can bless others.
PS- And the boots in the first picture…I’d take any of them!
Yes, I wanted EVERYONE’s boots! And good luck with homeschooling. ENJOY it and don’t stress!
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You inspire me so much! Missed you the last few weeks! Thanks for this post. I needed it!
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I love all the cowboy boots! Our sweet square dance caller passed away about a month after our last square dance last year. Mr. Spence loved to dance through life with the love of his life. He was precious to so many. We haven’t even looked into getting another caller. It’s probably time.
Awww, so sad. The caller Saturday night was wonderful! I was in awe of him!
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We are in the planning stages of a recreation ministry at church and I am thinking Square Dances need to be at the top of the list! 🙂 Thank you for the encouragement today.
It would be PERFECT for a church function!!
We’ve missed YOU too!!! 🙂
Thank you, Cathy!! So happy to be back!
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Oh how I wish I could stop and smell the air and flowers. I would love to be able to enjoy the short summer too. I do get some time in but long for more. 31 years at a good job and I dont see the end soon. I make the best of it and I relax with your blog site weekly, thanks for the refreshing break!
Bless you, dear.
And so glad you’re here.
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Oh my! I thought I knew all boots….. But (breathless) what is your sister wearing? Lucchese? Old gringo? Somehow these have escaped my mental rolodex of boot knowledge!
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