what I learned today

Today's activities reminded me once again how much more joy there is in the journey when you do these two things:

1. Include others instead of trying to do things alone.
2. When you plan way ahead.

I often forget to include others in the beginning of a new process. But I have thoroughly enjoyed including brand new people in the creative process for Christmas this time around!

The journey also becomes more enjoyable when I begin very early. This allows for creative experimenting - and still leaves time to change things if needed.

In ministry at least, these two points can be applied to just about everything I can think of - well, maybe except the preaching!