The Noticer: Book Review

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered if it could do better than what it is? Have you ever wondered as a homemaker if that is all your life was going to be?

Although I have never felt the latter I do wonder if cleaning house is all my life will consist of. I know that isn't true because I have one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. I know that nothing else can compare to my job in raising children to be wonderful, caring, adults that seek to do the best they can do in their lives.
So even though I do know this,  there are times during the day when I'm cleaning the kitchen yet again or disciplining one of my boys for 5th time that day for the same thing, that I get discouraged and question what I'm doing. All I need is a little perspective!

The Noticer by Andy Anderson has so many examples of gaining new perspective in many situations. It's a very uplifting book that also makes you think about your life. It has many great stories and many wonderful quotes. When I read something that stood out to me I would write the quote on our big white board and read it until I had a new one. It kept me thinking through things while doing dailly tasks. It helped me look at my everyday tasks differently.

One of my favorite quotes from the book made me realize just how important my day to day decisions can be.

"No matter your age, physical condition, financial situation,  color, gender, emotional state, or belief...everything you do, every move you make, matters to all of us-and forever." (page 91)

Every move I make or don't make, makes a difference in our lives! I can chose to be on the floor playing with my kids or watching TV. I can keep my house spotless and be stressed over messes or I can chose to make my house a place to have fun and explore and still clean. And what difference can this make? What my boys experience while living in my home will follow them forever. I know this because there are things from my childhood that are still with me. Some of these memories are good and some are not so good. I know that I have the power to impact my boys life forever! That is HUGE! And the best part is that I am home every day with them impacting their lives. I'm not letting someone else impact their lives. I'm not trusting someone else to teach them what is important. My boys will know that every day I was there for them. I got up every morning and gave it my all.

I hope that holding this perspective close and protect it I know that I will be able to live a happy life as a homemaker! I will know that I'm making a difference and that I am fulling my purpose that God has given me. He gave me a husband who has his own personal struggles that I can help be there for and guide him. He gave me 2 boys to love and care for and to raise to love Him and to be good men. I'm not going to let my purpose get lost because I didn't have the right perspective on life!

I would recommend EVERYONE to read this book! I would especially recommend it to those who are struggling with parts of their lives and see if just having a change of perspective can change your life. Order today from Andy Andrews website and while you're at it pick up The Noticer Returns and get some extra perspective. That's the first book on my reading list next year!