I can't believe I've been away from this blog for 2 months! I can't believe summer solstice is over. I can't believe the kids are out of school. But I can believe that time flies and that there is huge value in learning to appreciate the moments we're in. I've been practicing that. I used to get crazy trying to keep up with things, to document the details, thinking that was what I needed to do to capture my moments. Lately I've been rethinking that - thinking that I should instead be just living them as they come and not worrying so much if I forget them. I trust that other joys will follow - as will sorrows. As will aggravations. But my practice is to focus on this moment. And of course, I know that as in meditation, I will keep bringing myself back, over and over again, as I wander.
On my morning walks I've been paying closer attention to the feel of the air on my skin, listening to the birds as well as the garbage trucks, smelling the honeysuckle, watching the way the leaves reflect the light, the shadows are long at 6 am.
We have lots of day lillies in the garden - and every day is a new configuration of color and shape.
My new Blend tec blender is a joy - my green smoothies are really smooth now. And I'm so happy to have found this way to start my days!
I took a workshop on playing a digeridoo - and I bought a simple one to use. It makes me laugh to practice flapping my lips, blowing out my cheeks, bringing whatever sound out of it that I can.
Marcus graduated from Pre-K - and now we have summer days to go on adventures, anticipating the coming of his new baby brother. These are the tumbling baby pins I made for favors for the shower we had for my daughter:
After a year and a half, I finally have progressed to a point where I have days without any back pain! I am so grateful!
I'm happy to be back with you. And if you'd like to see some of the fun and thoughtful experiences others in Jamie Ridler's Happy Book Club are experiencing you can find them
here - you're welcome to add your own!
On my morning walks I've been paying closer attention to the feel of the air on my skin, listening to the birds as well as the garbage trucks, smelling the honeysuckle, watching the way the leaves reflect the light, the shadows are long at 6 am.
Time does fly by doesn't it? I would love to hear about your green smoothies. I keep hearing about them but what are they? Spinach and yogurt?! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Becky. Thanks for another one of your lovely posts. Digeridoo... I'm having a lot of fun imagining trying that. Have a great week, filled with great moments that you don't have to hang onto.
ReplyDeleteLiving in the present moment. Glad to hear you surrendered to what matters most to you. Would love to hear more about your green smoothies. I am incorporating more healthy alternatiives to my diet.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. I've missed you and reading your posts. Just before I read your post I decided I had to stop worrying about so many things. Lately, I've been writing things down, scheduling things, worrying about forgetting, etc.to an extreme. Then after I made my decision, I opened my computer and there was your post. You are so right. I will enjoy the moment and not worry about the rest.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your back is better. Have a wonderful week.
smoothies..sound yummy
ReplyDeleteand here is to no back pain, absolutely!
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