`I know I am spuractic when it comes to my blogging, but no worries, I haven't run out of steam. You see, there is a lot behind the scenes ( when I was supposed to be working at the feed store yesterday, I worked on 4 different blogs...sshhhh). My momentum has been building. I have been reaching out in various directions and pulling together ideas, actually the ideas are just overflowing! As a result, there is a backlog of stuff waiting to come your way. One of the last things I blogged about, prior to my recent letter to my great nephew Gabriel, was all about having some sort of balance in life and not feeling like walking on a tightrope, but instead standing on solid ground. I'd love to write more, even publish a book, now there's an idea! Yet, I've been trying to catch up on all those chores I ignore and pray will disappear. It turns out they don't just vanish, but once I have said a few goals out loud, I hope someone will hold me accountable. Yes, Tony, I know you will be sure I can park my car in the garage by December 1st, and Joe, I know you will be sure I pass my state boards by December 1st. The other goal, I know Renee will be right beside me fulfilling one of her goals too.
I have felt a sense of peace and acceptability since I wrote the blog" Meet me half way". I am walking almost daily, accomplishing one pre-set goal a day, enjoying my flowers and realizing its ok to move something to the next day if need be. I'm trying not to be so hard on myself anymore. No, everything is not ideal, yet I'm only human. Superwoman only exists in the movies and comic books. Over the next few weeks and months, I can expect services to be resumed as normal. I will try to cross all my T's and dot all my I's, yet with the understanding its ok if I'm not right on.
I have also learned if you want something- chase it, (well, most things...there are few exceptions:( Rarely does something good come to you unless you seek it first. Ask and you shall receive. Put yourself forward and you can end up being a part of something exciting, instead of waiting for opportunity to come your way....step out and look for it. There is still part of me that stays closed off and can't express what I'm feeling, but hey, it's progress not perfection!
I whole-heartedly believe that everybody has the potential to pursue what they want. No body has to be left behind. I knew that I had to pursue what I wanted, however, did I really believe I could get there? That answer is yes and no. Yes, I believed I could do the footwork, but no I didn't truly believe I'd get the outcome I wanted. Over the past 4 1/2 years, I have heard, seen and experienced that "you can plan the plan, but not the outcome. Someone greater is in charge of the outcome". I know this isn't just gonna fall into my lap, I'm never gonna impact peoples lives from my living room, I have to keep stepping out my front door.
Probably seems like I am just babbling on, yet that's how my mind seems to work! Back to the balancing life thing, I was reading somewhere where someone else was talking about having a "vision for your life". You know I liked what they said about having a vision for your future is important, " it's a greater priotity to be at peace with your life and enjoy the moment." I respect and believe if you can't enjoy where you are in the moment, than you're on a one way road to ruin.
Vision for the future and a recognition of what you have now are complimentary, there should be a balance between the two. a balance where you strive to meet your ambitions while enjoying your life in the moment. Without vision, your life can become stale and without an appreciation of the moment, your life can become hollow. This person gave me a fabulous idea that I will start this week! I will work hard to find balance between vision for the future and enjoying the moment. To maintain this balance, I know even the simpliest things can make all the difference. I will make a vision board in my home, several years back my now daughter-in-law had a vision board that she had shared with me, and those visions have come true!
So, between feeling like you are walking on a tight rope, or standing on solid ground, having a vision for your future and enjoying the moment....letting the simple things make a difference in your life, continuing to step out your front door verses waiting for something to fall in your lap, I thing I have gotten my thoughts and ideas and dreams and passions out there (except a few)...I feel like I am on my way to great things, alievating some stress, and being able to enjoy the moment for what it is! This is all possible because of ....
His amazing Grace....
His amazing Grace....
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