Friday, January 13, 2012
Let's Pretend
Let's pretend. That is how changes occurred in play when I was a kid. Let's pretend that we live in London, France. Let's pretend I work for an ad agency (what 80's sitcom was my nfluence here). I know, let's pretend that I'm a mom and I have 8 children. No, Wait, let's pretend that no one needs to speak the launguage of cancer, or diabeties, or autisum, or even alpers Syndrome. Let's pretend those things are not real. Let's pretend that no one dies young--that we all live a ripe full life filled with love beyond measure, riches that have no limit, and the wisdom to take advantage of every moment given to us. Let's pretend. I know let's pretend that there is nothing but peace in this world. And acceptance. And tolerance. Understanding. Stillness. and glitter--there is always room for glitter.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012 Word and Goals
In years past, I have included the definition to the word I have chosen. This year I will provide a link so you can read all the wonderful and many ways of defining my word if you choose to do so. I will, however give you the meaning to why I went with this word. Here it is:
pres·ent /ˈprɛzənt/
adjective
1. being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current
There it is, my 2012 word. (here's the link http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/present)
Growing up, 2012 seemed like the future and so very far away. Today it is the present. But that is not why I picked it. All of the many meanings to this word are lovely--and I know in some way or another, they will all be a part of my life over the course of the next 366 days.
What I want to focus on more fully is being present. I want to slow down my thinking thoughts that always seem to be filling my head so full that it sometimes causes me paralysis. It's the down side of my creativity--my mind is always thinking of the next project, idea, the next thing, so much so that I miss out on what is going on around me sometimes.
I have a 10 year old. I don't know how that happened. Before even more years pass by and I have another 10 year old, I want to take the time to hear them, to see them, to hug them--I want to be present before it is too late. So what if the meals are not planned for the upcoming month.
Prepared, but Present.
I was reading though my goals from last year (just reflecting and taking inventory--to prepare for the present) I missed a lot of them. But the great thing is, I get a chance in the present to try again. So what will these goals of mine be for 2012? I don't know if I want them to be called goals this year, I think I would rather them be just things I do. So this is what I want to do this year:
1. Finish projects before starting something new. This even includes making my children/husband wait until I finish folding that last towel before I help the find (insert lost item that only a mother/wife can find here). If they have to wait for me to complete what I am doing at the moment, so be it. That does not mean that I will make the people who depend upon me to wait until I finish all my work. I will not make people go hungry just so I can add another picture to my Pintrest completion board. No. But I will make them wait until I at least have the needle put away safely. I'm pretty good at juggling, but that needs to stop--things don't get done when I have 12 things in the air. Unless you can call chaos a thing. Chaos happens a lot when I try to do more than I should.
2. Enjoy the process of getting ready for and the participation of the Eau Claire 1/2 Marathon. This will be my third time participating. Last year I did not train. It took me longer to complete and I was in pain which proves that I should have finished about an hour later than I did. I did not enjoy it. I injured myself. I was not even going to do it this year. I have to prove to myself that I can do it better and keep the momentum going long after I cross the finish line. The course is just to beautiful to miss. I guess it's just part of who I am now.
3. Lessen Clutter. I don't want to go over board here and say get rid of clutter completely, but I can have way less of it. I have a Kindle (and the internet), books can go after. Why do we have so many clothing items and craft things and double and triples of things we don't use that much in the first place. Why am I trying to become some things I never will become (such as a great jewelry maker). Who needs toys when you there are boxes are way more fun. Okay, Okay...we will still need things, but why so much? It's time for a change.
4. I have the normal things I want to do ever year...drink more water, be healthier, be richer, read from my ever growing list of books, but why bore you with the same old same old.
I ask that my past years words can come along for the ride this year. 2012--imagine the possibilities of what a simple and present life could be. Wassail.
pres·ent /ˈprɛzənt/
adjective
1. being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current
There it is, my 2012 word. (here's the link http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/present)
Growing up, 2012 seemed like the future and so very far away. Today it is the present. But that is not why I picked it. All of the many meanings to this word are lovely--and I know in some way or another, they will all be a part of my life over the course of the next 366 days.
What I want to focus on more fully is being present. I want to slow down my thinking thoughts that always seem to be filling my head so full that it sometimes causes me paralysis. It's the down side of my creativity--my mind is always thinking of the next project, idea, the next thing, so much so that I miss out on what is going on around me sometimes.
I have a 10 year old. I don't know how that happened. Before even more years pass by and I have another 10 year old, I want to take the time to hear them, to see them, to hug them--I want to be present before it is too late. So what if the meals are not planned for the upcoming month.
Prepared, but Present.
I was reading though my goals from last year (just reflecting and taking inventory--to prepare for the present) I missed a lot of them. But the great thing is, I get a chance in the present to try again. So what will these goals of mine be for 2012? I don't know if I want them to be called goals this year, I think I would rather them be just things I do. So this is what I want to do this year:
1. Finish projects before starting something new. This even includes making my children/husband wait until I finish folding that last towel before I help the find (insert lost item that only a mother/wife can find here). If they have to wait for me to complete what I am doing at the moment, so be it. That does not mean that I will make the people who depend upon me to wait until I finish all my work. I will not make people go hungry just so I can add another picture to my Pintrest completion board. No. But I will make them wait until I at least have the needle put away safely. I'm pretty good at juggling, but that needs to stop--things don't get done when I have 12 things in the air. Unless you can call chaos a thing. Chaos happens a lot when I try to do more than I should.
2. Enjoy the process of getting ready for and the participation of the Eau Claire 1/2 Marathon. This will be my third time participating. Last year I did not train. It took me longer to complete and I was in pain which proves that I should have finished about an hour later than I did. I did not enjoy it. I injured myself. I was not even going to do it this year. I have to prove to myself that I can do it better and keep the momentum going long after I cross the finish line. The course is just to beautiful to miss. I guess it's just part of who I am now.
3. Lessen Clutter. I don't want to go over board here and say get rid of clutter completely, but I can have way less of it. I have a Kindle (and the internet), books can go after. Why do we have so many clothing items and craft things and double and triples of things we don't use that much in the first place. Why am I trying to become some things I never will become (such as a great jewelry maker). Who needs toys when you there are boxes are way more fun. Okay, Okay...we will still need things, but why so much? It's time for a change.
4. I have the normal things I want to do ever year...drink more water, be healthier, be richer, read from my ever growing list of books, but why bore you with the same old same old.
I ask that my past years words can come along for the ride this year. 2012--imagine the possibilities of what a simple and present life could be. Wassail.
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