Five Minute Friday: Stretch

Posted on August 16, 2012 by MB@NewLifeSteward • 27 Comments

Five Minute Friday

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..

Stretch

The alarm goes off and I jolt awake. It’s a new day, and I stretch into it. Taking a deep breath and reaching my hands as high as I can and pushing my so down so far they flail out. I make myself as long as possible–stretching into this new day–wondering what it holds. After my stretch, my feet hit the floor and it starts.

It’s true about most things–you kinda have to stretch into them. Take that moment. That deep breath. Feel it from the tips of your fingers to the tips of your toes. Air expanding deep in your lungs.

A walk down the aisle, vows exchanged, more deep breaths and stretching of the heart to allow this one in. Forever.

One more deep breath, one more push, just a bit more stretching, and a baby is in my arms and I’m a Mommy.

Then my fingers hit the keyboard and I start writing.

Life is  like that. You just have to take that moment, that deep breath and stretch into it. And then…

 

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  • http://twitter.com/JenniMullinix Jenni Mullinix

    Oh yes, so many life experiences require a lot of stretching. And patience! :)

  • http://alwaysalleluia.com/ Kris Camealy

    Oh I love the direction you went with this! Beautiful! What a journey, it’s all stretching and growing, from one even to the next.

  • HopeUnbroken

    Yes, stretching into them. And it’s much easier to go with it, than resist :-)
    Enjoyed your words here!
    steph

  • http://twitter.com/cupojoegirl Eileen Knowles

    “Stretch into them” I like that. So true.

  • Lori

    That’s great! I love that! Stretching into things….

  • http://www.redemptionsbeauty.com/ Shelly Miller

    All of life . . . one big stretching into. Nice write . . . while I was sleeping. :)

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      Haha you notice how little I get in 5 minutes so late at night!

      Mary Beth
      newlifesteward.com
      @newlifesteward

  • http://simplystriving.wordpress.com/ Nikki

    Oh girl….what a great write! We started on the same path late into the night and took it different directions and I LOVE that! yes…the stretchmarks of life.

    So blessed by you. thanks for stretching yourself here in this space. Oh what God can do through you!

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      You did a way more fabulous job! I just love your post today!

  • Val

    Presently stretching with extra loved one’s under one roof and the need to take deep breaths often through the day:)))) There is a time and a season for everything!

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      Oh! I’ve recently been the extra loved one! We spent the last 6 months of 2011 living with my parents. I can relate from the opposite side! :)

  • http://www.karisslynch.com Kariss Lynch

    I loved this!! Such a beautiful picture of stretching to each new life stage. Thank the Lord He gives us strength and endurance to survive the initial newness of each new step. Stretching is such a blessing!

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      Absolutely! It is a blessing! What things we would miss out on if we weren’t willing to be stretched!

  • Chelle Wilson

    ”
    Life is like that. You just have to take that moment, that deep breath and stretch into it. And then…”
    What a powerful way to start the day. This evoked so many images….pre-run, before the first step in a dance, before the bell rings, before the curtain lifts…
    Lovely. I’m so glad I read your FMF.
    Peace and good to you

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      I love all those things you mentioned. I really take the stretch as the moment you envision what’s to come and then you just step into it.

  • StefanieYoungBrown

    Lovely post… Yes, stretching into life ~ love the visual.
    Have a wonderful Friday…

  • Cherry Warrick

    Good description of stretching through all the things that life brings to us!

  • http://www.bluemarblegod.com/ Melanie Gillgrist

    Deep breaths and stretching. Always connected. Happy Friday!

  • http://twitter.com/AnnaGStroven Anna Grace Stroven

    Beautiful. I really like your style of writing. ;)

    • http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

      Thank you! It’s weird that on Fridays, my style sort of changes in the time crunch!

  • http://www.simplyhelpinghim.com/ SimplyHelpingHim

    Lovely friend! We’re neighbors today at Finding Joy :) Blessings!

  • Judith

    I liked what you wrote. I like the freedom Friday brings as we participate in the fun of 5 Minute Friday. I like reading the different things everyone comes up with. I loved the suspense when you ended leaving me wondering what you would say next. But didn’t say!!

  • http://www.sowingseedsofgrace.wordpress.com/ Sherrey Meyer

    I love Friday mornings because Lisa-Jo requires us to stretch into our writing and let things happen! Loved what you shared today.

  • http://twitter.com/touchofsimple Erin

    Love it… Very well said and for only having 5 minutes to write it.. You’re good!

  • http://twitter.com/CreatedbyCole Nicole Marie

    Taking the moment and stretching into it….I am there, I am there. Beautiful words and heart!

  • Denise Oldham

    Nice post.

  • Loni