"Slow is what allows us to learn. Slow is what allows us to trust. Slow is what allows us to feel love for each other. The problem with slow is it requires time. And that’s exactly why it’s so powerful. It is the single greatest gift we can give someone - to give them our time. To offer hours, days, weeks, months or more knowing full well that any time we spend we will not get back, ever. Time is a non-refundable commodity. Once it’s spent, it’s gone. Time, more than money, has real, lasting value.
Anything slow, by definition, takes time...and that's exactly what makes it special." Simon Sinek
The Little Things
In recent days I have been dwelling in the joy that comes from simple little pleasures. One day it was the afternoon sun coming through the tree branches and warming my face. I love the shadows the sun makes this time of year. Another day it was the smoky haze rizing from a pasture leading my eye to a glorious sunrise on my commute to work.
Life has been so incredibly hectic and stressful for the past couple months. My husband and I are putting an addition on our 1940 Cape Cod...and Ryan has done all the subcontractor work - not to mention most of the building. It has taken him pretty much out of the family picture since early September. So..the hardship that places on me and the kids doesn't really need more elaboration. We just miss him...and the fluidity that comes with the two of us working together. Another 3 weeks and everything should be done - so there is light at the end of this (rather exciting even if stressful) tunnel.
I've already posted about my challenges at work...but I'm happy to report that with time..hurt feelings heal..and things get easier. I still feel an overwhelming pressure though to figure out what my next professional effort needs to be. I don't want to waste anymore precious time. I hear this voice in my head telling me that the time is NOW to transition...but I'm so uneasy. I'll get there...I know I will. I'll figure this out.
So with all of that said... the simple little things have been a wonderful way to slow down, smile...take a deep breath and see the glorious beauty that surrounds me. I look forward to the holidays...I look forward to family....I look forward to reconnecting with my hubby. I look forward to making a whole new set of goals for 2012....
I might complain...I might get sad, disapointed, and moody - but at the end of the day I am so incredibly thankful. My daughter looked me in the eyes last night as I snuggled her to sleep and told me how thankful she was for me, her Daddy, and Finnegan. She put her sweet hand on my face and told me that I was beautiful inside and out.
It's the little things that make life so grand.
Life has been so incredibly hectic and stressful for the past couple months. My husband and I are putting an addition on our 1940 Cape Cod...and Ryan has done all the subcontractor work - not to mention most of the building. It has taken him pretty much out of the family picture since early September. So..the hardship that places on me and the kids doesn't really need more elaboration. We just miss him...and the fluidity that comes with the two of us working together. Another 3 weeks and everything should be done - so there is light at the end of this (rather exciting even if stressful) tunnel.
I've already posted about my challenges at work...but I'm happy to report that with time..hurt feelings heal..and things get easier. I still feel an overwhelming pressure though to figure out what my next professional effort needs to be. I don't want to waste anymore precious time. I hear this voice in my head telling me that the time is NOW to transition...but I'm so uneasy. I'll get there...I know I will. I'll figure this out.
So with all of that said... the simple little things have been a wonderful way to slow down, smile...take a deep breath and see the glorious beauty that surrounds me. I look forward to the holidays...I look forward to family....I look forward to reconnecting with my hubby. I look forward to making a whole new set of goals for 2012....
I might complain...I might get sad, disapointed, and moody - but at the end of the day I am so incredibly thankful. My daughter looked me in the eyes last night as I snuggled her to sleep and told me how thankful she was for me, her Daddy, and Finnegan. She put her sweet hand on my face and told me that I was beautiful inside and out.
It's the little things that make life so grand.
Transforming Thought
I hardly watch television. When I do - it is usually to snuggle with one of my kids with a Disney movie. On rare occasion, I will sit and watch PBS...a channel that is quickly becoming my pastime if I can stay awake after the kiddo's are in bed.
A couple nights ago I caught a program called "America in Primetime"..with the season premier focusing on how woman in acting roles on Primetime television have really transformed the "Leave it to Beaver" ideal of a model housewife - to today's independent and complex providers.
Click Here to watch a segment.
This blog started out as a means for me to journal my "journey" to find balance. After watching this program...I realized that perfect balance, in the way I was defining it for myself...is unrealistic...and quite frankly...a SILLY expectation. I still have hope that I am going to achieve a sense of harmony in my life. I hope to learn how to live my days with a sense of balance related to the things that are most important to me.
I'm really glad I caught that program the other night...I think I was supposed to catch it. It was an opportunity presenting itself to me...I recognized it as such - and am going to seize it.
Here is the link for the full program:
http://www.pbs.org/america-in-primetime/watch-video/watch-full-episodes/
A couple nights ago I caught a program called "America in Primetime"..with the season premier focusing on how woman in acting roles on Primetime television have really transformed the "Leave it to Beaver" ideal of a model housewife - to today's independent and complex providers.
Click Here to watch a segment.
This blog started out as a means for me to journal my "journey" to find balance. After watching this program...I realized that perfect balance, in the way I was defining it for myself...is unrealistic...and quite frankly...a SILLY expectation. I still have hope that I am going to achieve a sense of harmony in my life. I hope to learn how to live my days with a sense of balance related to the things that are most important to me.
I'm really glad I caught that program the other night...I think I was supposed to catch it. It was an opportunity presenting itself to me...I recognized it as such - and am going to seize it.
Here is the link for the full program:
http://www.pbs.org/america-in-primetime/watch-video/watch-full-episodes/
Hanging On
I recently had a very rough patch professionally at work. It has been one of those experiences that has taught me some very valuable lessons. When I was at the peak of my hurt, anger and frustration I really wanted to just walk out...but something kept me from doing that. I didn't want to give up. I didn't want to just throw in the towel without learning something.
I'm on the other side of the "situation" now... and I'm okay. I feel different than I did before and my relationships with my co-workers are different...but somehow I feel stronger, more confident, and I come to work with a greater sense of purpose.
I don't ever want to lose that clear sense of who I really am...and the good things that I contribute. I know that for sure. I got too close to losing that clarity with this experience - and it was terrifying.
Wayne Dyer says "You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it"...."Make a new agreement with reality"
I really connected with this thinking and decided to create a new agreement with my current set of circumstances. So far so good. Stay tuned..
I'm on the other side of the "situation" now... and I'm okay. I feel different than I did before and my relationships with my co-workers are different...but somehow I feel stronger, more confident, and I come to work with a greater sense of purpose.
I don't ever want to lose that clear sense of who I really am...and the good things that I contribute. I know that for sure. I got too close to losing that clarity with this experience - and it was terrifying.
Wayne Dyer says "You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it"...."Make a new agreement with reality"
I really connected with this thinking and decided to create a new agreement with my current set of circumstances. So far so good. Stay tuned..
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Friends
Sometimes, in our lowest moments, a friends perspective and support can be the life raft that keep us above water.
He may not be a published author yet...but he should be. Thank you LM.
He may not be a published author yet...but he should be. Thank you LM.
"Life is dictated by the nourishment we provide to our mind. We can provide it with "fast food" (all the disempowering messages that were passed on by society and the people closest to us that we conveniently accepted) or we can spend time in the kitchen preparing fresh, natural, wholesome foods that empower us to live the existence we dream of. We choose."
Time for me to get back in the kitchen.
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