I’m finally realizing that schedules per se, don’t work for me. Nor do goals that line out how many chapters or scenes or pages or even words I need to write each day to get where I want to go. What is working, though, is honoring my inner child, my creative self, my deepest desire, by setting aside a few hours of writing time in my tiny, comfy writing space. It is a trick to my left brain that tries to tell me I need to follow certain steps to reach a goal. It is a gift to my right brain that just wants to have fun. So, on this first week of the year, in the midst of a pull to return the house to pre-holiday order, I am swapping harsh words like must, and got to for “Here I am, deepest desire. For just a small bit of time, I am all yours.” The miracle is that by casting off hard schedules and embracing this happy, fun time, I have time and energy and most of all enthusiasm to spare. What fun!
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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