Here we are in May. Putting this blog has not been easy as I've had writer's block or so I thought. I've had such a hard time trying to put my thoughts into words this month. The month devoted to mothers was going to be the month where I expounded on my experience as a mother, the month where I again honor my own mother and my grannies. But alas, that's not where this blog is headed although I love and miss my mom and grannies every day. Something more has smacked me in the face this month. That is balance and the seeking of balance in our lives today.
It's crazy isn't it, we're now into the 5th month of 2021! What happened to the last four months? All of the sudden it's spring time, flowers are blooming and our daily walks have been moved up to earlier in the day, due to my low riding dog and hot pavement. I've been in Idaho almost a year and the changes to my life and my own personal "well being" have been amazing. These days, I seem to have my dance card filled daily with something. I have manifested gym workouts, golf games, walks, hikes, bike rides, painting parties (yes I painted a picture albeit not a good one) and noshing with the peeps on a Friday night. I've also been able to fit time in for meditation, prayer work and the reading of my spiritual books and inspirations.
When I arrived in Idaho, I frankly was broken, sad and very lonely. Thanks to my girls and new friends, my loneliness and sadness have turned into joy and personal well being. I love being outside in the air again, mixing it up with new people, places and adventures. I'm finally starting to see life balanced out and have finally begun to enjoy living alone again (the daughter is here periodically). I bought a bicycle and have started riding the neighborhood streets. I hadn't ridden a bike in 20 years but after I had the seat and handle bars adjusted, off I went down the street and circled the block a couple of times! It needs a better seat as my bony butt is not too comfortable and I'd like a small basket so I can ride past the mail box on my way home, but all and all riding my bike is now my new hobby.
But is this a balanced life? I'm not sure as I do think there's much more to life itself. Now that it's warm and I can sit out on my patio, serious reading has begun again. My new reading material is more of a spiritual nature, as exploring new thoughts and ideas are a way to grow. I've been taking courses with a spiritual teacher who I consider a personal friend and my thoughts have been expanded past what seemed possible three years ago.
My writing has started to veer off into new direction as well. My daily journal has begun a journey of it's own with new thoughts and ideas. Since we still can't travel far, I've started manifesting the next trip to Scotland. The drive over to Seattle has been postponed to June or July and I can't wait for Suzanne to post her next Sedona event dates for September (hint, hint, hint).
Getting up each morning has become easier and easier, the early bird does catch the worm. I watch very little news as I can't take the fake news lies any longer. But I do listen to lot's of music and my favorite songs from the past are favorites again today. I still tweet, occasionally post a picture on Instagram, and comment on Facebook but nothing like I used to. The all consuming social media has disappeared. What has replaced it is introspection, exercise and fun.
So rereading these words, yes I do think my life is in balance. A little here, a little there and viola` life! My suggestion to my readers is, review your own life and check and see if you're in balance. You will be amazed at how in line you are to yourself, God and your fellow human. If not, then there's no time like the present to get a head start, balance it all out and enjoy!
On Sunday August 13, 1973, the Daily Word published this affirmation: "I rejoice in living a balanced life."
"This is the way, walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
The Bike
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