i’m not waiting for anything. this thought hit me out of the blue the other day. during all those years of teaching i was always waiting for the weekend. or spring break. or, best of all, summer vacation. often counting the days. even when i liked what i was doing. why? well, apparently i liked what i did more when i wasn’t at work. and… i had very little insight or practice into living in the moment.
it’s been almost 2 years since i’ve had to deal with the rigors of getting up in the morning and heading out the door to work. it’s been a time of transition for sure. with many ups and downs. one of the biggest ups has been the opportunity to soak up the wisdom of so many fabulous books and blogs and to connect with so many very wise women (thank you!!!)
a steady diet of inspiration can have a powerful effect! it doesn’t happen overnight, but in looking back over these last couple of years, i can see a shift occurring. at this particular time in my life, i’m enjoying each day as it comes, learning, growing and attempting to create a little goodness to put back out into the universe. sure, i look forward to upcoming events, but they are not the reference point of my life. today. right now. that’s where it’s at.
Hello My Dear Friend! So Nice To Be Here This Evening! I've Been Browsing Through Some Of Your Previous Postings And I'm FOR SURE Gonna Use Your Sunflower Photos! Patty..You Capture Objects In Such A Unique And Perfect Way. We Need To Go Into Business Together..You Take The Photos..I'll Paint Them! :))
ReplyDeleteHey..Love How You Put: "Not Waiting On Anything!" I Know Precisely What You Mean! Since I Gave Up Time In The Salt Mine..My Entire World Is Better. And Thank You So Much For Your Kind Comment On My Attempt At Video. Girl..I Was A Nervous Wreck Putting That Together. You May Not Have Seen But I Was Literally Sweating In My Shoes! :)) Love Ya Sweet Friend, Terri
Such a beautiful comment from Terri. You are both blessed to have found each other.
ReplyDeleteI am the same ... not waiting for anything, enjoying the moment and looking forward to tomorrow and what it may hold. I think it's called happiness, and I adore it. The plans I have now are very different from those when I was working. They are so much more fun and exciting. Could it be I am finding my bliss?
That's so wonderful, Patty! It inspires me, because that is where I want to be too. And while I am not looking forward as much as I did when at work, I am still caught up in my thoughts often and not exactly truly enjoying the present. This gives me hope! :)
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring! As I - too - find myself in 'transition'..I am amazed at how long it does take before you find your solid footing again..but that the journey in the meanwhile becomes enjoyable and fun!
ReplyDeletePatty, I hear your words! I remember that waiting from my full-time working life - I wasn't happy back then. What a difference to today. Yes, I was forced to stop working in my job because of the economy and luckily I have the luxury of a husband who has a job (and I'm grateful for that), so I can take this journey... It's been the best time in my life.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the snails!
I love this post..it speaks to me. I dont like to wait for stuff i am to inpatient. Tis has forced me to learn to love today..not sure if that makes sense. Ok so the more you post the more I feel like we right next to each other talking. I love how your finding your voice and its so natural now...Love you G
ReplyDeleteDear Patty-LOVE THIS!!! It's so strange but I have been focusing on being mindful and then...I read 3 blog posts that talk about...being mindful! What a great mantra to live by..not waiting for anything! Oh! sent you an email earlier today Patty...sorry I took so long to respond! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to live in present but I have much to learn. Maybe I should print your post and put it on the fridge door to remind me. One explanation for my behavior is that the work as a teacher demands so much planing for a year, a semester, a week - a lesson and then you have to look forward all the time.
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