"We live in a state of constant change . Whether or not we're paying attention, the process is always happening. Life is about recalibrating. About continually asking yourself: what do I have to do to get where I want to be? How do I create the life I want." Although those words were written by Oprah Winfrey, the say exactly what I've been thinking for a few months now...
I find myself in a constant rat race...trying to get all the lessons, writing, blogging, researching done..I also love knitting reading and my boys...but I find that even though I'm retired I don't have enough hours for everything I want to do. Then just when I think I have it all figured out, bingo...lights out..I'm off track again...and I'm feeling unsatisfied...all of this and to say nothing of friends and shopping (for shoes of course) I have begun to feel frustrated and unrewarded. So what I end up doing is checking in...on Facebook, Mail, Instagram and running around the house like I have a need to be busy..
So how to get organized and prioritized...the first thing that popped into my head was something that a special photographer friend told me a short time ago..she decided to get serious about her photography and she has noticed it has made a difference...that thought has been running through my head a lot lately...but where to start...then I read in a post of Kim's...when people asked her how she accomplish all she does...and her answer, " I wake up in the morning and I just start. So my friends, that's what I did this week...I just started..
First, I stopped notifications from Facebook to my mail...can't believe how clean my mail is now and no going back and worth...second I did something that I have been wanting to do for very long time...I hired a photographer to do a portrait of me for my blog page...my blog needs a tiny bit of work...so now that I have my photo's I'm going to work on it...I'm looking for a writing workshop in my area...a place that I can go to and be part of a group..I love writing and I love blogging but I want to do it right...I've signed up for lessons on my camera...I'm not a book learner but I am a "you show me how" girl..so excited for this piece. Most importantly I'll get this LR business because I'm going to keep at it...one lesson at a time.
To be able to add the new postions in, I'll have to let go of some of the other things I love, like knitting. I won't completely give it up but I won't go to classes every week..I don't need them...it was more social than anything although I love the feel of the wood and wool moving through my hands. I still make things but not under pressure....and reading, I'm going to do more of that also...it fills my soul...and of course, I'm keeping my boys..for as long as I can...another thing that I'll be slowing down on is Facebook...I'm addicted and I need to be more aware of my time...I'll still show up because I love my peeps...maybe just not 20 times a day. I'm also going to be moving my post to my Facebook Photography page so I can take myself more seriously..so if you don't see me as much, don't worry...I'm right here in my office, at my desk...looking at your work..I hope I can stay true to my word...for myself.
As I move forward and embrace the change, I'll be on a more stable path to peace of mind and well being...and I'll take myself more seriously..
I had a lovely week...with lots of Autumn finds and a few funny moments...I won't be giving up my Fridays with you that's for sure...well, unless I'm off wandering the world...which I hope to continue..may you all find it in your heart to recalibrate whenever you need to...Here's to loving what we do.....
We took the boys to Pumpkin Land..and they had so much fun...have to share a few...
Liam flying....
Jaxson taking Mommy for a ride around the race track..Seriously, whose having more fun here.
Watch out Jaxson...Liam is coming up the rear...punch it Martha....
After leaving Pumpkin Land, I went for a drive, BY MYSELF, on the backroads of Maine...and this is what I found.
I love this property not to far down the road from me in Maine...You'd swear you were in Kentucky. I visit it most times when I'm in town...love the white fence, the horses, the laundry on the line...I've posted many photo's from here...most of all the love the woman who owns it....a lovely senior who inspires me with her energy, work ethic and neatness...and she loves to chat over the fence..my kind of girl
I wish you all a lovley, color filled weekend...thanks for stopping by...and helping me to finally get it out in the open...you can think it but once you write it on paper and share it...I feel you become more serious in your efforts...Happy Autumn.
“When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl
“Happiness is not a goal. It’s a by-product of a life well lived.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Photo credit for my portrait...(gosh I hate getting my photo done) goes to Lisa Pelonzi.. Please check her out. She does the most amazing work...and she's a beautiful person...from one photographer to another...thank you Lisa...xoxo