Today is office moving day. I noticed that whenever I’m around other people, a part of my inner stillness gets stirred, and it feels consuming. I realize it’s often unnecessary, and I want to be more mindful of it. It usually comes down to two things:

• Worrying that I did something wrong or inappropriate—how others perceive me.
• Wanting to be seen and heard—as a way to feel needed and, therefore, valuable.

But when I break it down like this, I see how unnecessary it truly is. If I did something that may have seemed off, but my heart was pure in the moment, then it was meant to happen that way, because the Holy Spirit moves through all things, not just the polished and pleasant ones.

And I am already valuable to the King of the universe, forever. What more do I need?

Thank You, Father, for reminding me of the truth once again. I love You, and I love when my heart is with You.