Well I decided that for a new year my blog needed a new look. So what else would I showcase but my happy place... the beach! When I am at the beach one of my favorite things to do is just sit and stare. I love to take it all in. All of that stillness usually leads to reflection of some sort. Sometimes it's replaying memories that have passed or sometimes pondering the future and what is to come.
Now unfortunately, tonight I am not at my happy place- sitting on a dune, listening to the waves, feeling the wind ( OK rain who are we kidding I live in the Northwest) on my face, smelling the salt air.. you get the picture... but I am in, I guess, another type of happy place- our home... the man cave, in my sweats. to be exact. (Sometimes reality's contrasts are a bit harsh eh?)
In reflecting on this past year, it is amazing to me how much has happened! It could easily be compared to the sea with all the change that takes place there. We definitely have had our" high tides"- like being able to do quite a bit of traveling, being with all of our family at one point or another and we have made many wonderful memories with friends old and new. My first baby started second grade! My second baby started school! My third baby completed potty training! Those activities alone have made the year exciting and exhausting! But along with the high tides come the low tides. A change in career that was once really exciting is now turning out a bit scary, the possibility of moving is still at the edge of our minds, and wondering how this all is going to fall into place creeps into our thoughts almost on a daily basis. I would not say that this has been the easiest of years, but I am hopeful that the tides will turn - so to speak.
So,...today I want to resolve to make a difference where I can and learn to "go with the flow" in areas that I can't. I love the story of the little girl throwing back the sand dollars that I put at the top of my blog. Her drive of helping/changing/acting where she can helps put things into perspective. If I can just focus on making positive changes on the things that I can control, the things that really matter, then the big stuff won't be so big. So here's to looking forward to what's to come and embracing the journey along the way! Maybe being in the man cave isn't so bad... it's not the beach but at least I have my computer! Happy New Year!
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing from your heart. And still you keep on giving... You inspire me.
I loved what you had to say. Thank you for sharing those things, I really appreciate it. I think you've got a great perspective!
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