3888 Capture the Moment, Not Perfection

Release Date: 11/21/2025

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

When life takes over, it has a way of swallowing your heart and demanding your head show up instead. We’re wired to want control—to have everything in order, to anticipate and prevent the unexpected. It feels safer that way. But as a parent, the more you chase perfection, the more you miss the raw, imperfect, priceless moments that really define your relationship with your child. Capture the moment, not perfection. Let’s be honest: no family runs on a flawless schedule. Kids don’t come with a manual or a “perfect moment” alert. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

3887 Action Detangles Chaos

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Chaos feels like a storm that drowns out everything else — your dreams, your confidence, your clarity. When life tosses curveballs, it’s easy to fixate on what you can’t do, what slipped through your fingers, or what’s falling apart. But what you can’t do doesn’t define you. Holding on to those failures or limitations only keeps you stuck in the mud, blinding you to where your power really lies. Action detangles chaos. So stop. Drop the weight of what’s beyond your control. That’s not where your focus belongs. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...

3886 Tip the Scales

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The holidays hit your healthy living like a wrecking ball. Sweet desserts, salty snacks, savory feasts—your taste buds get a nonstop assault that leaves them confused and craving more. Add the shorter days and the time change, and suddenly the daily walk feels like climbing Everest after a long day packed with endless commitments. Healthy living during the holidays can feel impossible. But you can still tip the scales. Not just for a quick win, but to build a lifestyle that carries you through the seasons. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...

3885 Simplicity Is Enough

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We live in a culture that glorifies complexity and chaos—complicated schedules, endless goals, nonstop hustle. Yet, most of that noise isn’t helping you. You’re beating yourself up for what you don’t have, tangled in past disappointments, and paralyzed by fear that’s mostly imagined. None of that moves the needle. What if, for just one moment, you accepted that simplicity is enough? Imagine stripping away the must-dos, the overwhelm, the fears, and the doubts. Too often, though, we create monsters in our heads, just like we did when we were little and the monsters were under the bed....

3884 Running to Stand Still

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Too much to do and holidays too close, how do you keep up with all of it the most? Every day can get you down when you keep going around. You claim you're busy, but you're just dizzy. Nothing will change until—you stop running to stand still. Why do we keep trying to convince ourselves that we can do everything? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The myth of doing it all drains energy, steals joy, and steals our clarity. It’s called busy for a reason—but busy isn’t always progress. Sometimes it’s just noise. It’s absolutely okay to...

3883 For When I Am Weak

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Your struggle isn't a solo mission. In fact, rest is on the other side of surrender. The apostle Paul writes of this truth in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." Think about it—how quick are we to shout from the rooftops all the things...

3882 Stepping Toward Each Other When It Hurts Most

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Conflict in marriage isn’t just about the argument itself. It’s about the distance it creates—the silence, the hurt, the confusion about where “we” stand. Coming back together after conflict isn’t automatic. It requires intentional, courageous steps that go beyond "Let's just forget it" or “Sorry.” It's all about stepping toward each other when it hurts most. Every marriage faces its share of conflict and miscommunication. It’s not a sign that something is broken beyond repair—it's simply human nature. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join...

3881 Parents—Stir The Fire!

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Parenting demands a strong backbone. When the storms of family life rage hardest—temper tantrums, teenage rebellion, mounting stress—it’s tempting to shut down or retreat into silence, hoping the problem will just pass. But here’s the hard truth: the parents’ job is not to run from the heat. It’s to stir the fire just enough so real growth can happen. Why? Because your child’s greatest lessons don’t come from perfect moments or rehearsed speeches. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . They come from raw, real-life...

3880 Find Joy When Life Feels Like A Struggle

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Life doesn’t owe you an easy ride—and let’s be honest, it never will. The truth is this: tough weeks are part of the deal. You don’t get a pass because you’re tired, or because you’re giving everything you’ve got. But while life is relentless, your attitude doesn’t have to be. Find joy when life feels like a struggle. Waiting for “perfect” to show up before you allow yourself to smile? That’s a losing game. If you put happiness on hold until everything is exactly how you want it, it will never come. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us...

3879 Get Your Head in the Game

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Living healthy isn’t just about what you eat or how often you move. It’s about staying sharp, focused, and fully engaged with your life and your body. But let’s be real — when your brain feels like it’s juggling 27 open tabs, and none of them are making sense, healthy living feels impossible. Tasks pile up. You start a project and end up lost in a scroll hole. It’s not a matter of laziness or a lack of willpower. Your brain is tapped out. So at some point, you've got to get your head in the game! Because if you don't, you'll be overloaded. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...

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When life takes over, it has a way of swallowing your heart and demanding your head show up instead. We’re wired to want control—to have everything in order, to anticipate and prevent the unexpected. It feels safer that way. But as a parent, the more you chase perfection, the more you miss the raw, imperfect, priceless moments that really define your relationship with your child. Capture the moment, not perfection.

Let’s be honest: no family runs on a flawless schedule. Kids don’t come with a manual or a “perfect moment” alert.

Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com

And messing up or missing a beat isn’t a sign of failure—it’s an invitation to something deeper. So instead of trying to capture every perfect snapshot, how about capturing the moment itself—the unfiltered laughter, the messy hugs, the chaos that, years later, you’ll realize was the real picture of love.

Parents, here’s the truth: you don’t have to be overwhelmed by trying to raise a “perfect” child perfectly. You can step out of that prison of expectation by choosing unconditional love and presence instead.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Capture the moments: be present!

Here are three actionable ways to be present so you can truly capture the moments that matter.

1. Put the Phone Down—Fully

When your mind or your thumbs are scrolling, your heart is elsewhere. Being present means actually showing up—no distractions, no multitasking. It’s about looking your child in the eyes during dinner, listening to their stories without planning your next response, and just being there. Yes, the world demands attention, but your child’s moment deserves more.

2. Accept Imperfection as the New Normal

Stop fighting the inevitable chaos, noise, and mess. When you relax your grip on “perfect,” you make room for what’s real. That spilled juice, the missed bedtime, the unplanned tantrum? They’re not failures; they’re the flavor of life you’ll one day miss. Remember, presence doesn’t require perfection—it requires acceptance.

3. Create Small Rituals That Anchor You Together

Rituals don’t have to be big or Instagram-worthy. It can be a bedtime story, a five-minute hug before school, or a silly dance in the kitchen. Rituals signal “I’m here, you’re not alone,” and root both of you in the now instead of the “what if.” These simple acts invite connection and make moments unforgettable.

Capturing the moment is about choosing love and presence over pressure and plans. It’s about being messy, human, and fully engaged—even when life feels anything but perfect. Parents who make this choice don’t just survive the chaos—they create the memories that last a lifetime.

You’ve got a choice today: chase an impossible ideal or lean into the beautifully imperfect life you’re living. I know which one will fill you up.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

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The K.I.S.S. ~ Capture the moments: be present!

1. Put the Phone Down—Fully

2. Accept Imperfection as the New Normal

3. Create Small Rituals That Anchor You Together

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

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