8.31.15 Just plain doing it

There is the path away , and then the path back. 

Sometimes we early on learn to stop shoving ourselves about, instead finding within us, and then nourishing, that which is motivated to move foreword . 

Later on, there are times when change is vital. When the places in us that would agree and stand and respond are nowhere to be found . 

When we then must choose and act and keep on acting no matter the motivation , but simply because our health or our livelihood or our well being depend upon just plain doing it.

8.30.15 But of course

One early Sunday evening? Check.
One reheated fancy take-out burrito ? Check.
One cuddled up on living room sofa as the sounds of birds and insects sing good night? Check.
One soft bunny girl by my side? But of course.

 

8.30.15 Today I scurried a little

Today I scurried a little; Sunday cleaning . Then , my oldest came, with his beloved, and we finally opened birthday gifts postponed from July, hers and mine. 

Then my husbands brother and his sweetie came by, and we all wandered down to the enormo garden, where my kid pulled weeds while his honey and the brother-in-law gathered up tomatoes and leeks to bring home. 

They all left, and the sweet new Sunday visiting was done . We both fell over and conked out happily.

When I came to, the tiny baby green hummingbird was peeking at me through the living room window .

When I came to, the tiniest hoppy spider on the table hopped on to me, and off, like a sweet small game, ten times, while I laughed and smiled .

8.30.15 Feel good about what we can manage, not endlessly

Feel good about what we can manage , not endlessly badly about what we can't . 

There is a time to feel angry and sad and frustrated and afraid and disappointed . 

And then say , "Ok, here I am, doing the best I can in my day."

8.29.15 Even when things are tough for a bit, there are still beautiful moments all around.