Living With A Lighter Load

Reading Living with a Lighter Load is the same as reading my diary. The kind of diary that has a lock and key and no one is allowed to see what is inside. But there isnt a lock and key on this book. I have removed them, and I am inviting you to peek inside and have a look at my personal story.
The story of my life isnt profound, tragic, or extraordinary. It is not something to make a big deal over. But, its underneath the events of my story that reveal the diary-like emotions and thoughts that are very private to me. Its where my frustration from struggles are experienced, heart piercing pain of loss is felt, defeat of mistakes overwhelms, shame from sin takes over, fear from a bad experience is absorbed, and sadness from disappointment sinks in. Its these emotions and thoughts of mine that I reveal and share with you.
Why do I reveal what is underneath the experiences of my life? Because I have learned a life lesson that is worth getting out of my diary and into an open book. I have learned that I dont have to lug the heavy weight that the struggles of life put upon my emotions and thoughts. I have learned to live with a lighter load and how to keep it light. Since I am no longer straining to pull the weight, I have wider eyes to see more of lifes abundance and richness. And what I see makes me too happy to keep stored in my diary and all to myself.
- Sue Marvin

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