A Simple Start ot Hospitality
From my upcoming book on hospitality...Loving with Your Life...the miracle of hospitality.
Could perfectionism be holding you back?
This has always been my biggest challenge, and it paralyzes so many women I know. If you can’t do things exactly right, you can’t bring yourself to do it at all.
But who has the time or energy to do it exactly right? Very few of us, and only some of the time. Besides, perfectionism is almost always a form of pride, of self-centeredness. It’s a sign we’re focusing on our own need to be perfect and in control rather than seeing the needs of others—so it’s the very opposite of Christ-centered hospitality. You simply have to let it go. If you’re like me, you may have to let it go again and again, almost daily. But you can do it!
You’ve heard the popular maxim, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” There’s a certain truth to those words, but they’re also the perfectionist’s downfall. Our family has modified that maxim: “Some things are worth doing well. Some things are worth doing good enough.” Some things are not worth doing at all.” I’ve found that focusing on this maxim and choosing what belongs in each category is a practical way to get around the creeping perfectionism in my life.
Remember just start...start where you are...start with who you are and start with what you have!
Cheers!
My dear friend Tracy Scott reminded me of this recipe from long ago.
It is a perfect make ahead item for a brunch or a light dessert.
Thank you Tracy darling!
"FRUIT FREEZE - the perfect make-ahead brunch dish. :)
2 15 oz cans diced apricots, drained
2 containers/bags frozen strawberries
1 15 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
4 sliced bananas (1/2" slices)
1 c boiling water
1 c sugar
Boil water & add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Add fruit and pour in bundt or
loaf cake pan. Freeze overnight. Take out 15 mins before serving to thaw.
Slice (just as you would bread/cake) Top with sweet whipped creme, berries and mint and serve! Viola!"
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