Checking in here for 2021.
I have just realized that it is March and I have not posted since 2020. Par for the course of life for most, I would imagine … motivation seems to have disappeared and days become filled with what we Have to do and there doesn’t seem to be anything we Get to do, and, slowly .. even Want to do.
Random wanderings through the house, chatting ~ with or without anyone there ~ come up often. I used to dance with the cats periodically. (Don’t judge).
Now, looking at the regular things I did – watering plants, dusting, laundry – are just that, looking .. sadly, not accomplished.
Sorry Cousin It (our Boston Fern) – you are looking sad. Perhaps you need some attention?
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I just reviewed my Random Thoughts posts since last year of this time – I am so very glad that I have penned the progression of my thoughts. It has been interesting to review how it has felt. It has also inspired me to jump back in.
I was so hopeful! So positive! That was so long ago it seems.
The fact that I have not written in a while makes it evident to me that I have moved to another Stage.
I have apparently embraced an Inner Hermit and Lazy Person that I never thought resided in me.
I know that Needs to Stop. How, I’m not totally sure, but this is the first step.
How are you adjusting? Are you Finding Joy? Share.
I’m thinking that we are resilient! Yes, this has been an extraordinary time. As a species, we have lived through worse.
As individuals, I know that we all have dealt with other weird and challenging things in our lives. So many challenges for some, sadly …
To be fair, I know people who are crushing this ~ finding ways to innovatively get out and about and to better themselves. (Yes, I do know awesome people – you know who you are!) Taking courses, travelling locally, moving forward with their lives.
I don’t think that everyone has met that challenge .. I have had ups and downs. Periods of time where at the end of a work day, I’m done.
So, here we are, 3 months into a new year that we imagined that would be different and that would also be the same as before.
For me, as of this missive, I am going to strive to find the Joy again.
I am going to explore new experiences based on what is available to us.
I am going to make a point of getting back to finding some motivation to move forward with my life and my goals.
I am going to Put Lipstick on the Pig.
Join me!
Thanks Linda, lovely to get an update as always. I am finding joy in the early signs of spring–the great big buds on the magnolia tree across the street from me especially. I’ve also made myself perhaps too busy between work and part time studies, but at the moment, I’m grateful for the distraction. Looking forward to seeing you and Kim again, whenever that may be.
xo
Landon
Great to hear from you! I have noted the cherry tree blossoms starting and people taking photos of small budding flowers .. jSpring is always so hopeful!
Nice to read you back 🙂
Yes it’s been very strange times since Covid flew in to visit and has long over stayed its welcome. Welcome it never was. For me Covid has brought some benefits. Having become a full time caregiver for not one but now two parents, Covid has locked us in, isolated us from our normal outings of lunches and happy hours out with my mother in Florida and now Florida completely. At least now because of Covid I don’t feel like I’m missing anything or anyone out and about because we are not out and about. Cannot be. If life were normal and I was a full time caregiver here in the country I would go stir crazy and feel completely stuck but instead I know most are in a similar situation and any spare time I might have can be used for exercise and self reflecting and trying to count blessing when I get really down about how much my life has changed. My Father many years ago, when released from concentration camp simply decided to be happy. He wasn’t going on a hunt foe happiness. He just was happy. This is was I try to achieve each day. Just be happy. Count our blessings. Look to the future with hope and excitement. In the meantime think about how you want to come out of these times. Fat and lethargic or slim and trim and energetic and raring to go in both body and mind. 🙏🤪
You are absolutely right, we need to make the choice to be happy – to find positive ways to move on .. it is still our only life!
Well said Linda! It was on the mark for starting our second year of the pandemic! I keep looking for and finding joy in the little things: my cat, the new hot tub, and every sunny day that we get. I guess I should include my hubby in the joy category because he does bring me that in the little (and big) things he does.
Perhaps gratitude for what we have is the silver lining on this whole thing …