It's funny the ebb and flow here
Sometimes I just flow with words, photos, ideas
Other times I'm sitting silent not knowing what to say, what to reveal, what to show
I have been making lists, contacting people, making some things happen in my life and connecting with dear friends
My minds been racing from here to there and I have so many balls up in the air I can't believe I'm actually learning to juggle
But then the weekend comes and I somehow get stopped dead in my tracks and nothing moves
Time stands still but doesn't
I want to slow down but don't know how
I want to relax and enjoy the time but don't know how
I want to keep on going full steam ahead but don't know how to do that either
Ying
Yang
Round and round we go...
the rain stopped for awhile and we raced outside to play ~
A reminder to me and any of you out there who take life too seriously ....
Today:
~ laugh more
~ have fun
~ get messy
~ be silly
I sat in a coffee shop this evening with a new friend and while she shared her phenomenal story with me I sat there in total awe of her. I felt so grateful to be there to hear her story. I was reminded that we all have a story to share and we need to bless the people around us with our stories. So please, the next time you feel shy or think no one really wants to hear from us, remember they do, they really really do.
What ideas do you have that need to float out into the world?
What do you need to do to be free?
What is holding you down?
What if all you had to do is untie that one piece of small string to let it all go....
Jen's cozy space/My cozy space
Jen - "My business happens to involve A LOT of noise. The best kind of noise
though ~ 47 kids laughing, singing, dancing, and lots of really loud
music..... But when I come home, I often need to be in total silence...
And this is where I like to land. This couch is the ultimate in
cozy-softness, and the view out the window there is of the horses and the
surrounding fields. It's one of my favorite spots in the house."
Me ~ When I want to relax, get away from all the toys, the noise, the every day life...I retreat to my bedroom and sink into my bed with a good book, a magazine, my journal, or I just lay there and look out the windows at the world. The best time is early afternoon when the sun is shining in and I lay there like a cat, soaking it up.
I can't keep the excitement in this morning - please go check out my interview on Liz's blog today ~ so honored to be included!!! Thank you Liz!
Happy Beautiful Friday!
As my brain and insides swirl with so many possibilities and excitement I can't seem to come up with any words so I will pass you along to people who do:
Amy K.R~ a new venture you surely have to check out
Lavender and Limes is having a give away ~ I'm loving this new find, please check her out
Christine always has something super fabulous to share but this is Sparkle-fab
If you haven't heard or seen Elizabeth has totally outdone herself this year ~ Squam 2010 has something for everyone. I'm wishing hard for Squam by the Sea!
we were visited by a magic mermaid this weekend and here is a bit of what she sprinkled upon us ~ check it out...
as i sit here looking at the inspiration that surrounds me ~ photographs, poetry, paintings, notes, rocks...i still feel blank
as i sit here looking out the window at the grey white clouds ...i still feel cold
as i sit here with my butt on this not very comfortable chair...i still feel controlled
as i sit here with my head wandering through the closets of my brain...i still feel lost
as i sit here with my baby in bed sleeping soundly ...i still feel lonely
as i sit here with the rain hitting the windows ...i still feel grateful
as i sit here typing these words...i still feel hopeful
I couldn't help but post this series of photos taken of the girls last week ~
~Kadison and Penelope playing slide on the old couch
~Kadison showing Penelope how it's done and doing it together
~Kadison finally showing interest in Penelope and really teaching and playing with her; it really melts my heart
~Kadison giving Penelope some love ~ totally priceless
All I ever want is for the two of them to be happy and enjoy life like they are here ...together.
I have to say I've been avoiding this writing stuff. Since participating in December views and letting go of writing, I'm feeling a bit off.
But I finally found my word for 2010 and it came to me while I was laying with my wee one last night. I had been fretting about coming up with my word and all of a sudden there it was ~ "Embrace".
What it means for me really is to embrace where I am and what my life is...
Embrace motherhood - fully. it may seem funny to hear this but even after having 2 beautiful daughters I haven't really fully embraced me being their mother. so this year I plan to embrace that and them.
Embrace my role in my partnership with T; no, I don't think I've done this either..even after 16 years together. I think I'm finally ready to really embrace who I am in this relationship.
Embrace my creativity; no, I haven't done this ...really. I want to embrace being a photographer, I want to learn to sew with my new sewing machine, I want to create art and paint and participate in any and all creative things this year. I embrace my artist.
Embrace all my soul sisters ~ the ones I have met and the ones I haven't. I want to nourish the relationships and create new ones that serve us well.
Embrace my body ~ for all that it can do and pushing it to do more.
Embracing my reality and creating a world that I want to be a part of.
So good bye to 2009 where I did soar more than I could of ever imagined last January and I did "connect" with so many wonderful projects, people and myself. I pushed my limits and cracked open .... now I'm here to embrace where that all lead me.
Happy 2010 everyone!
