It isn't even spring yet, and the schedules are already speeding up. With so much happening so quickly (sports, end of term papers, spring classes, pta to do's), the things
I love to do most are often the ones I have to set aside. It is really sad. It seems as though I get into a pattern of getting a lot of things done and then there is a "pile on" of
life-stuff and the scheduling has to start all over again. Do you know what I mean?
((These sentiments really go well with the blender pic don't they?))
Oh, well. I am forward focusing today, and right now it is on healthy ideas ~ physically and mentally and spiritually. I have included a few I am working on here:
1. Sleep earlier (turn off the light), daily walk with DH or the boys, and eat fresh (I have had enough root crops to last me a long time). Spring cleaning from the inside out, right?
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2.
MUCH GOOD. I know the word typically used is
gratitude, but this year I have re-named it. Its new name will help me recognize what it is that drives life forward. It is = MUCH GOOD.
I am overwhelmed by the simple and sweet of so much good. Even in the hardest things ~ like DH's major health issues this winter~ I experienced the goodness of God in His mercy and concern for the simplest things.
*Breaking up difficult things into sizable challenges * putting the best Dr.s into place when we needed it * healing brokeness in deep places * quietly infusing peace * holding frightened hands * letting words comfort * pouring out sunshine on a cold winter days *
These are moments of spirit lifting. This is the good that multipies and gives off energy and light...MUCH GOOD (much God) is yum.
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3. Fully engaged in life. Look at this mess...I do get spread out. A glance at what is calendared for these next three months lets me know that I am in great need of a "momcation" soon. I am overbooked (but so happy about it right now). I do love classes, deadlines, preparation for creative endeavors...I do. It keeps me on my toes. But, I seem to load up on several at the same time ~ oops.
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4. Being thrilled about new ways to share words + photos. I have loved getting more pictures printed from my digital files and finding ways to include them in my home and life. Just this week I am printing piles of pictures for these projects:
Early stages of inspiration boards. Some I like and some I love.
I am loving burlap, it is my
favorite look for spring. I am printing up b/w pics to hang down the doors, mixed with ephemera from the garden - twigs mostly?
I have recently been uploading pics to a new photo-frame in my dining room (a Library of Memories encouragement). It is a great way to get pictures out where they can be seen. The little boys spent hours watching themselves on the screen. I would love to have one for the side of Joshe's bed. It really is fun.
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5. Posting. The early stages of a spring post. I wrote in the corner, "How do I blog this?" I love this new medium of online journal keeping (blogging), but it is forcing me to re-think and re-tool my creative processes. It is push me in a funky new way? I am diligent about writing in my notebook, it is a safe place for me to scribble out all my thoughts-plans-actions, just making it from a written page to online is my disconnect. Any suggestions?
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6. And the cat. Poor cat. We got a new washer and dryer and the cat is traumatized. Not that it is louder - our last washer sounded like we were killing cats. No, after close inspection (down on my knees counseling the poor sweet kitty), I could see it from her vantage point. It is just the look of the machine. See what you think?
Does it look like a giant owl to you, too? Poor cat.
All my March love to you wherever you are today!
jj
