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Today I had to stop. I am not one of those people where “stops” come naturally. I have a nasty head cold. I am not a good patient. I am not someone who is sick often, nor for long. I have learned along the way that when it happens, the best thing I can do is stop and honor the need for my body to heal.
It does not mean I am happy about it.
I enjoy watching rebirth of the sleeping world in springtime. Although there are still spots of snow in the yard at the homestead, the tips of the trees are starting to swell into buds, and the bird song has started to shift to a new melody. Spring is a magical time.
I just had Jaxon outside for a play session in the yard. I use the term “yard” loosely, as it is more a bog right now than a yard. The ground is squishy and soft making for a muddy mess of both of us. I have gotten wise to his games, and keep my rain gear (pants and jacket) hanging by the door. I garb up before going out, thus making a bit less laundry and only one of us needs wiped down when we come in.
Hello sunshine!
How glorious to see the sun shining here in the country. The yard is a mess given the snowmelt and Jaxon’s ability to make tracks as he tears through the soft ground enjoying the warmer weather. He does not enjoy the cleanup after…nor do I. I will suffer as the sunshine makes my heart glad.
Do you ever feel stuck? I do. I think most of us feel that way from time to time. I am a champion at devising methods to keep busy, often wondering if I have time to get it all done… yet I sometimes feel I am going nowhere. Winter is infamous for that feeling in my history book. The roots of negativity grow deep within me. I cultivated them for many years.
February can be a tough month in a cold, blustery part of the world. The weather is all over the place, with plenty of extra exercise getting the snow moved out of the way. Jaxon and I have both been grateful that the temperatures have not been bitter cold and we can get outside. I am so glad that dog loves the snow! There is good news… the days are getting longer, and soon spring will be knocking on the door.
It is a blustery winter’s morning here in my corner of the globe. Daily blankets of snow have once again replaced our wet, muddy winter. It creates extra exercise for me as I work to keep the driveway cleared. I got my first workout in well before the sun came up…and some extra at daybreak getting the driveway cleared.
That feels so good.
Winter is an interesting time. I often feel, like the bear, my soul goes into a sort of hibernation. I turn in. Due to the longer stretches of darkness, I spend more time looking closely at myself… and IN myself.
Over the past week I realized how many habits I have created in my world. I am a creature of habit. I like the routine. I am comforted by the ebb and flow of predictability.
Sadly, my habits have also reinforced poor choices regarding my life style.
The journey continues.
Despite my upbeat persona and optimism, I am having a tough time with my personal journey.
As I have repeated many times over these past few weeks, it is simple.
It is not easy.