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Summary: Welcome to the Simply Convivial Audio blog! This is the place where we give ourselves a quick pep talk, preferably while doing a quick chore or two. After all, we want to stay engaged and alert, learning and growing, in our roles at home and in the world.<br> While working to increase our engagement & attention, we might be tempted to squeeze every last bit of productivity out of our day, to the detriment of our attitudes, our minds, and our souls. Today’s post is about how a novel was instrumental in my own development and awareness as a homemaker.<br> Let’s dig in.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Original post:<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="%E2%80%9C%E2%80%9Chttps://www.simplyconvivial.com/2017/read-a-novel/%E2%80%9D%E2%80%9D">Read a novel.</a><br> <br> <br> <br> When we read novels, we are able to see the world from another point of view, experience different settings and lifestyles and circumstances, and are better able to see how small circumstances build into a big picture – into a story.<br> <br> <br> There’s a reason Scripture tells us to not grow weary in doing good – that’s really a thing. We feel weary, but we’re called not only to persevere but to be zealous for good works. That takes planning, intention, and joy. It won’t happen on accident. We get weary because it turns out that doing what we ought, even just at home, is harder than we expected.<br> It’s our expectations and our attitudes that are out of whack more than our stuff. <a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.membership.simplyconvivial.com%E2%80%9D">Simply Convivial Membership</a> provides you with the support and perspective that you need to dig in and practice not only diligence, but diligence with joy. Courses, texts, community, discussion, workshops, and more, are there when you need it – for as much or as little as you can handle at the time. Need to target a specific area? There’s a lesson for that and a place to talk it through with others.<br> Visit <a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.membership.simplyconvivial.com%E2%80%9D">Simply Convivial Membership</a> to learn more. April’s theme is laundry, and all members have the option of participating in Sweep & Smile live – a 6 week course on tackling habit housekeeping routines. It’s practical, specific, and challenging. Join membership to access Sweep & Smile and so much more!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.simplyconvivial.com/housekeeping-guide"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Free Guide: Create a Personalized Housekeeping Routine<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.simplyconvivial.com/housekeeping-guide"></a><br> <br> <br>
