I have not shared my thoughts “on paper” in a very long time.  Why?  I am not sure there is a solid “why”, other than way too many things eating up my brain space and energy.  I am sure I am not alone in how I feel.  The world’s media market (social media, news media, name your media) has done a stellar job at keeping our thoughts whirling and with that, uncertainty has become a standard.  I have allowed those thoughts to weigh heavily with me, and the uncertainty pecked away at my otherwise solid and positive foundation.

It has been months since I have taken the time to empty my thoughts to a page.  Life has taken some interesting turns this year and it is only March. 

I have found myself in a bit of an energy slump over the past couple of weeks.  I am getting through the things I have to do, but when done with the “must dos”, I would rather curl up with Jaxon and a book rather than tackle some of the “want to dos” on my list.  It is February.  

Although we have had a relatively mild winter in my neck of the woods, I am already thinking of spring. I am ready for steadily longer days and new growth on the trees.  This morning I sit near the window, seeing the birds picking at the suet hanging from a hook, a few snowflakes in the air, and the thermometer shows a crisp 12 degrees Fahrenheit. 

The past few weeks I have had every intention of sitting down and putting my thoughts into words to share.  I have the thought.  I write “Blog” on my weekly calendar.  The week passes, and “Blog” remains unchecked.  My intentions are there… my follow through is lacking.  The result?  A week goes by without writing.  A month goes by…

I am a sucker for a fresh start. 

I would like to ask a favor. Before you read on, please use the link here and listen to one to two minutes of the music attached.  I will wait.

Are you back?

Life is interesting, isn’t it?  You are walking along, minding your own business and someone taps you on the shoulder.  “Would you consider applying for this job?”  It seems innocent enough.  It feels right.  Why not?

It has been an exceptionally long time since I have written.  As I sit to write today, my brain is a whirlwind of activity and I am not sure how to start.  Last week, my sweet boy Jaxon was sick.  I will spare you the gory details...  

Every morning I wake up early.  It is usually well before sunrise, especially this time of year.  I take Jaxon out, drink a big glass of water, and think about how wonderful my first cup of coffee is going to taste.  I sit down with my coffee, and open my “gratitude journal”.  Today, the quote written at the top of the page read:

“Happiness is a how; not a what.  A talent, not an object.”  Herman Hesse

January is likely my least favorite month of the year.  It is knee-deep into winter.  Some days we have snow, some rain, but rarely do we have sunshine.  The daylight hours themselves are still relatively short, but we ARE making our way towards spring.  It is a dreary time of the year and I feel it.  My body feels sluggish.  My mind screams for carbohydrates and other comfort foods.