Are you staying warm? This weekend it is snowing where I live in Vancouver Washington which is right across the river from Portland Oregon. We don’t usually get a lot of snow, but when we do it is a lot. I am not a big fan of the snow. I hate it, but I decided that since it is here and I still want to move my body I would go out and enjoy it. Luckily I had two of my neighbors with me Lisa and Trevor. Lisa is an amazing woman who despite being visually impair enjoys life to the fullest. She is writing a book about her struggles with getting a divorce and being Mormon. Lisa has inspired me to keep on writing my book and also to live life to the fullest even with my disability. Trevor is a young man who is going to college and loves working on computers and by the way he is an excellent photographer. With these two young people I played out in the snow. I allowed them to wheel me out to the field across the street from my apartments just to get another perspective of all that is around me.
I am now inside, with my pajamas, fuzzy socks, electric blanket, hot tea, and my laptop writing this blog post and just enjoying snuggling with my cat who loves my electric blanket. I currently have 15 books that I want to read and write book reviews for and of course I am still finding the inspiration to finish my last chapter in my book before I start editing and allowing beta readers to read.
Another monumental moment was that yesterday was Myron’s last day with me, he came and just drop off the key because he forgot to do so on Thursday. The strange thing is I feel great about it. I feel relieved. I feel a bit more energized by his departure. I need positive people in my life, not negative vampires that drain the energy out of me.
Talking to my friend on the phone yesterday and the day before while she is in the hospital she is opening up herself to a new perspective in her own health and it has opened up my eyes to my own health too. Having those who inspire you to be better than you are now, not nag you, brow beat you, or even makes you feel guilty for stepping into a new chapter in your life allows one to move forward. I am moving forward and I may not enjoy each step I must take, but at least I know that God is with me and that I have positive people in my life to support me through the obstacles. I will leave you with this quote I found:
Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace. Fredrick Buechner
Enjoy your day and I would love to know how you listen to your life?
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