As I have grown older, I have started to spend less and less of my time doing things like watching TV or curling up to a good book. It’s not that I don’t want to; I have issues sitting still without falling asleep. So it’s nearly a miracle when I can sit through an entire movie and actually see the whole thing (for a while I kept wondering why I only remembered the first several minutes of various movies I’d watched with my husband).
And despite how much I enjoy attending church, and how interested I am in the topic of any given day, I struggle to stay awake during any service at any church. A while back, I decided to pick up once again with a habit I had in high school with my favorite teachers (although back then it wasn’t because I would fall asleep, but rather because I never wanted to stop drawing something). Instead of relying on my friends and family to nudge me if my head starts bobbing, I have started to write and sketch during church service. It may sound disrespectful, but it actually keeps me listening attentively. I can take notes on strong points from the sermon that I want to remember while simultaneously maintaining my body and mind occupied with something else. I have also decided to start
saving my doodles and posting some of them for your (however minimal) amusement. Today’s sketch is a quick response to our family visit to the movies this weekend (I had snacks, so I did make it through the whole movie!!)…
Hope you have a great week!