I’m Not Waving
If we’re not careful, breathing easy may not be as simple as it should be. Recently this became obvious to me when I began work on a large project.
I’ve been procrastinating on this project for quite some time and noticed I’d been holding my breath while I began my preparations. Why was I holding my breath as if I was underwater, and did you notice I wrote “large” project? Ha - like that adverb would provoke tea and sympathy from anyone reading this. Hmmm, a therapist would have a field day with me today.
I love to begin new projects – large or small. The planning, the list-making, the excitement of a new adventure; then about one week later I’m ready to pass it off to my assistant. Wait a minute, I don’t have an assistant. I’m the assistant. One baby step at a time. Do a little bit, and a little bit and a little bit to chisel away at the project. Don’t start new projects until the current ones are fully completed. This is great advice; I just don’t always heed my own warnings.
At last count, I have three projects in the works, and that’s a conservative number for me. I can keep track of how many projects are my “WIP” (Work In Progress) projects by the number of yellow legal pads I have strewn in prominent places around my home. There’s that great spot at the Kitchen table – my corner, there’s the obvious nightstand spot, and don’t forget the coffee table! But those are the “great ideas” that I’m working out, and they need whole pads of paper. How do I count the bursts of inspiration, the ones in my head that haven’t come to fruition yet? Well, those are on small scraps of paper and they’re all over the place. I also like post-it notes, except they have a tendency to get stuck to things that get tossed out. Did I mention I needed an assistant?
When this pattern of self-abuse starts, and it is self-abuse if you don’t finish things you start, it’s time to breathe, really breathe. Speaking of tea, go make yourself a cup of hot or a glass of cold and sip and breathe for 20 minutes. It will clear your head and then you can get a better perspective on how you may wish to approach your project(s). Sometimes, only sometimes, the project hits the shredder. In that case, cut your losses and be grateful, I try to be.
Not to worry; maybe it’s a sign of genius, wasn’t Einstein a tad absent-minded? I can only pray that I’m not destined to be one of those little old ladies who collects papers and books and such and has them in every room, all over her house.
Nature Walk
With the birds singing, kids playing and laughing, lawnmowers buzzing, and just the all-around warm weather sounds - it’s now time to take nature walks. Connect with nature by getting out there at least once each day for no less than thirty minutes. This sounds like an “assignment” and I don’t mean to, but just breathing in that air is so good for your cells and senses. This may be another meaning for sense and sensibility; be sensible - connect with the earth and get out there for a nice long walk. Try for at least 1 -2 miles. You’ll feel so good afterwards!
Get a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers or trek-type sandals and walk around your neighborhood. If your neighborhood is not a desirable place for a stroll, then find one that is. How about a park? Walk your pet, or walk a neighbor’s pet - they probably wouldn’t mind.
Circumstances sometimes do not allow us to leave the house due to an illness or injury, so sit on the porch or at the window and just breathe in that wonderful fresh air. Perhaps a family member or friend could take you out for a bit. Do what you can with what you have. Enjoy the earth!
Happy trails!
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When an opportunity like this comes along, it’s probably time to go with the flow as others are doing and join in on the fun at 3gb. You can chat with your new or old friends and you can even blog just about anything. In addition, some bloggers share their tips on money-making ideas and referrals; and who doesn’t need a little extra cash?
It’s simple to do: just click over, sign up (they have a security code) and join in on the gab. Get connected and have fun. Isn’t that what life’s about - fun? They’ve even got Nullsoft SHOUTcast over there.
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It’s Springtime, Time for Hydrangeas!
If I had to pick just one flower to grow, hydrangeas would be that one flower. They are so incredibly beautiful and look just like the big, giant, paper flowers we used to make in crafts classes when I was a little girl. A lot of folks dry them out then keep them for awhile (not too long, though) and they look just as beautiful in a galvanized tin vase or the like.
If you take an emptied, cleaned coffee can, preferably the larger sized one, (please note: if you have the older style coffee cans that required a can opener, then sand down the inside lid to prevent injury) and buy some buttercup yellow, or antique white paint, and a sponge-type paintbrush then you can paint the can to create a gorgeous vase for your front or back porch. You can bring it inside, too. Or, just use a wide-mouthed mason jar such. Keep it simple.
I’m blessed to be able to plant some of theses beauties this year. My eye is on one section of our backyard and that’s where they’re going in, in about two weeks. Once they begin growing and blooming, I’ll keep you posted.
Have a great week!