Last night was Pad Thai at Pearson International in Toronto. I ate it reading Real Simple magazine in Terminal 1, waiting for my flight home to board.
I am now home after six days of visiting and rest and I truly do feel renewed. I wrote in my journal (long-hand!) on the way home, that it felt like back-to-school or whatever other time of life that happens when you find yourself inspired and willing to Start New. I wrote a list of things I could do that would be new and would remind me that I could have fresh starts every once in a while.
And this morning, I tried a few. I didn't turn on any noise, no radio or TV, all morning. I didn't check my email or facebook until breakfast was over and cleaned up, and when I was done, I turned the computer off. I took the kids outside, even though they didn't want to and had the happy pleasure of bumping into a neighbour who invited us in for play and coffee. I made lunch and cleaned up before I made space for writing here and talking on the phone with a friend.
Oddly enough, it felt all new. I paid closer attention to my children. I did the small things that keep our house in order(ish) and keep me from feeling discontent and un-grateful in this home. It was kind of nice.
I know myself well enough to know that all the Start New-ness of today won't linger for much longer but that it existed beyond the idea of it is a gift today. Truly a gift. Again.
1 comment:
Amen.
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