I want to do all of these things depending on the day. I also want to build furniture, paint pictures, write books, garden, ride my bike, visit my kids and grandkids and walk the America's Trail.
Oh, I forgot I love to play with the outside dogs, pet the sheep, watch the calves romp in the pasture and cuddle with the inside dogs.
Once a friend said I wore her out. She said she was glad she didn't have to try to keep up with me. Opps, sorry. Now I don't boast I am good at any of these things, but I enjoy them. I also love to cook, and am about to launch a series of notecards made from pictures I took.
On the downside, I am not neat. Actually, I resemble Pigpen from Peanuts in the respect that dirt follows me. I am clean, but not neat. Some of my friends complain because I never call. Another flaw I have is when I am done for the day, it would not dawn on me to sit down and call someone just to see what they are doing. Don't get me wrong, I love my friends and I am blessed to have a lot of them. On the other hand, I my family is so small we could hold an annual reunion in the back of an SUV.
I first realized I was different when I would go shopping with my friends and they would oh and ah over a painting or a picture they couldn't afford to buy. They were saving their allowance for it. I on the other hand looked at the same object deciding how to make it. Different strokes for different folks.
I take some sayings literally. "If not now-when? If not me-who?" When I get up I thank the Universe for letting me partake in the day and the infinite possibilities it brings. I tell myself there will never be another Labor Day 2014 or another Tuesday like the one that comes tomorrow.
Does that mean I am always moving? Oh my goodness NO. Today, I took the day off. I am here by myself. I took a morning nap and an afternoon nap, didn't eat right and watched 'Flea Market flip' way to much.
So, by now you are wondering if there is a point to my rambling. Yes, there is. Be creative. Take a walk. Dust off that bicycle. Take a painting class. Start a meditation group. Read a book. But don't take the route of doing nothing. Life is short and precious. Branch out.
Namaste'
A great post. I had big plans this Labor Day weekend. Did I accomplish them? Hell no. I slept a lot. Does that account for anything. Not much. What can I say. My job wears me out.
ReplyDeleteWanda, I think sometimes you have to just renew. A good day of rest is super important when you work full time.
DeleteGreat post Susan. I’ve had to scuttle a few plans due to medical unexpected issues but I think things will be back on track in a few weeks sand I can get join again.
DeleteI love reading about you sitting outside with the animals and such. Hope you are soaring with the eagles again soon. Hate having my wings clipped.
DeleteI have big ideas all the time. You've encouraged me to get started on them. It is so important to keep busy and be inspired.
ReplyDeleteTierney, I can't keep up with you on my best day. You are inspired and inspiring. Thanks for all you do.
DeleteWhat energy and what enthusiasm! Love your outlook.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara.
DeleteWow. I need some of that energy. My grandkids and husband wear me out. Hard to find "me" time anymore. Can you send some of that energy over this way? BTW, I used to be a neat/clean person. Not anymore. No one helps. Everyone makes a mess and expects me to clean it up. I'm tired. I wanna play outside - until winter.
ReplyDeleteShirley, I think you need to go on strike for awhile. Take an hour or two now and then and run away. Come on, you can do it.
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