No man (or woman!) is an island. So why does it feel like it sometimes?!

I’ve learned to frequently give myself reality checks when I feel alone or overwhelmed. Who has helped me with the things I’m proud of accomplishing? (Have I thanked them for their support?!) Who is available to give me a boost by accomplishing a part of a huge task, or giving me helpful, wise advice about how they made it through a similar season? (Have I asked them for help, or looked to see what they’re saying?!)

And even more- am I trying to force through, bust life out, bootstrap it till it *happens-* all in my own strength? (Have I reality-checked myself with truth about where my help really comes from?)

Psalm 121 
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

{I taught the sweetest group of women a bit about large dahlia installations this summer, and we collaborated on this ombré @triplewrenfarms. It’s pretty awesome, yes?!?! They are, too. 😘 @carolinearnhart__ @merrilyalongfloral@theflowerfarm.co @ethfs}