One thing I learned in college was that in order to be a good writer, you have to be a good reader. To be honest, I don't think I am a good reader! I enjoy reading, but am by no means an avid reader. I love libraries; I think they are treasures of knowledge, history and wisdom, but I don't spend hours in them reading or even perusing the shelves. I believe there is an art form to storytelling, to book printing and binding, illustration, prose and poetry, but I have yet to master it. Even still, since childhood, I've wanted to "be" a writer. What I'm learning that means is: I write, because it's what I do. It doesn't mean my identity is "writer" "author" or "wordsmith". I simply write. Almost daily, I write. I write even if no one reads it. I, myself, may not even reread my own writing! For years I've kept journals upon journals of written messages, imaginings, quotes that inspire me, quotes from the Bible, prayers and...
I considered titling this entry "Expectations Part II" as a follow up from my last post about Expectations . Whatever your expectations are for the future, here's a little message I've been pondering about my own: I don't know too many people who don't like their birthday. I just had my 31st, hence, one reason for a delay in writing and posting this week. In my life, birthdays really do keep getting better and better! I was reflecting on how sad I feel when I hear people complain about getting older or connect their number of years to a degrading quality of life. It's true that as we get older, our bodies certainly change and even, possibly, our health may decline; our energy is definitely not the same as a child's, but our capacity and wisdom will grow year by year. If we allow, our compassion expands, our love endures, and our opportunities for loyalty and faithfulness grow and develop as well. Age, in my opinion, or "aging" is such a won...
While boiling water the other day, my husband made a joke saying people pay so much money to put steam in their face, but they could just do it at home while cooking! At the same time, my husband loves anything that has to do with SPA - skin care, self mani/pedicures, facials, massage therapy, sweat houses and steam rooms. He loves any little thing that takes care of his physical self and makes him feel good and refreshed. A recently added small appliance in our bathroom is an electric toothbrush. When I use it, it feels like my whole head is vibrating and I feel a bit dizzy/nauseous, but when he uses it, he says it feels like his teeth just went to the Spa! The reality is, "Soul Care" is different for everyone! As the timeline of our new baby quickly approaches, I'm reminded of how important it is to slow down and take care of my soul! While for me it's not in spa treatment, I'm noticing that my routines and preferences differ now than they have in the past. I u...
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