Sunday, June 15, 2014

So...

Once again, it has been awhile. And once again, it's all life's fault. Or should I say, life has diverted my attention. The Troubles, I call this time. Which is still ongoing, but what the hell.

April was rather horrible, and May even worse. I am afraid to say anything about June so far because I do not want to jinx the last half.

So let's focus on the positive.

The morning feels like a New England summer morning--crisp air, the smell of grass and songbird fills my yard.

I have an urge to write again. I have not really written in over two months.

Most people in the world are very kind. This is one thing that I have discovered during The Troubles. I had forgotten this fact.

Remembering I cannot fix other people or situations is most freeing.

Every moment, every feeling, will pass. So accept it and move to the next moment and feeling.

I have a great job and work with some amazing colleagues. This is my 'for life' job, so how can I complain?

I have a great husband and children, who try their best. What more can I ask for?

I have a circle of friends who gently ask how I am doing, who provide small kindnesses which mean more than extravagant ones.


So, what's up with you? Peace...


11 comments:

  1. I think of you often. Me, I'm centering myself in moments, and one of those moments is reading your work. Love you, gal.

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    1. Centering in moments... sounds mindful to me :) Love you, too...

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  2. Just enjoying the day and appreciating all the good stuff right now. Lots of positive energy flowing your way, que Linda. Perhaps individually each spark doesn't amount to much, but collectively they'll hopefully give you a positive charge.

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    1. I feel all the sparks, and each one very much appreciated. Knock on wood, so far the days are good enough. Peace...

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  3. Add my drops to the oceans of caring flowing your way. The tide will turn.

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    1. Thank you dear EC. You know about tides turning, so I trust you on this :) Peace...

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  4. I hope The Troubles pass and leave no lasting scars. Thinking of you, and sending my best.
    ~jon

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    1. Thanks Jon. They say God doesn't give you anything you cannot handle. So bring it on. Peace...

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  5. I am happy to see you post again and have thought of you and yours daily. :)

    Even though the mosquitoes are horrendous, the bears frighteningly ever-present and the 200,000 acre wildfire so very close, I am enjoying a mostly sun-filled early summer. The days are packed with long walks, soccer games, disc golf, beach time, lake fishing, gardening and family.

    I will continue to send you prayers and love.
    Take care ...

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  6. Ah but you are in Alaska. Someday I will visit (a lifelong dream to go to your state). Your summer sounds delicious, and it is so deserved. Love and peace...

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  7. Linda, I am so behind on everything, but you did mention some difficulties in the Spring. I hope by now (July) things are improving. Your words here are very helpful to me. Thanks for having the courage to step forward and share with us. Peace & Love, susan

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